The Treatment of Delirium Tremens and Related States (SIGNED COPY)

Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, Illinois, 1970. First Edition. Blue Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. Signed by Author. gilt titles spine; illustrated by a few b/w. line drawings; author's inscription inside front cover reads: "To Sally and Pat. I send you this book copy with real pleasure. Love from Jill, Ron, Catherene & Hugh. Oct. 1, 1970"; "introductory chapters contain information helpful to. anyone working in the field of alcoholism. The next sections are intended primarily for medical and nursing personnel who are called upon to treat unselected alcoholic patients in various stages of' withdrawal from alcohol and the associated conditions and complications. Each problem is discussed thoroughly enough to make it possible for treatment personnel to adequately manage a wide variety of alcoholic patients. Concluding discussions bridge acute treatment services for alcoholics and longer-term care. The author supplies information here which is still too generally unavailable. There is need for additional information about the treatment of delirium tremens with its associated conditions and complications. There is also a need for ways to help newly-sober alcoholics .and their families. This volume is dedicated to these ends." intact D/J. has a little age-browning to extremities; shadow inside rear cover from newspaper cutting (Arkansas Democrat - March, 29, 1972 article on author & his methods) loosely inserted & still present; including index - 145 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Psychology & Psychiatry; Alcoholism; Alcoholics; Medicine & Health. Signed by Author. Inventory No: MDC00019. .