Alcohol detoxification and withdrawal symptom management


1: Complete the severity of alcohol dependence questionnaire. (SADQ assessment tool)

2: Prescribe the Chlordiazepoxide medication following the SADQ outcome.

3: Prescribe the alternative Diazepam following the SADQ outcome.

3: Monitor the patient for withdrawal signs or symptoms.

  • If required increase or decrease the chlordiazopoxide regimen
  • Do not prescribe PRN doses.

4: All patients receiving inpatient detoxification need to be referred to the PADS team, contact us.

  • PADS provide patients with identification and brief advice (IBA).
  • The PADS alcohol liaison nurse can assess an inpatient for a hospital to home detox (HTH detox)
  • The PAD alcohol liaison nurse can assess an inpatient for a hospital to Middleton St George detox (MSG detox)

5: Ensure the patient has been referred onto the PADS team.



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