Corrections prepares to receive inmates undergoing alcohol detoxification.

Bangkok: The Department of Corrections ordered to prepare to receive inmates undergoing alcohol detoxification after the New Year festival. The Department of Corrections has issued a news document ready to deal with drunk driving inmates. which during this New Year's festival There is a celebration. drinking alcohol This has resulted in many cases from drunk people. Both drunk driving or other crimes caused by drinking alcohol, in the past, after long holidays Prisons will always receive inmates who drink alcohol and have severe withdrawal symptoms. The Department of Corrections has therefore instructed officials to be strict. Arrange prison nurses to examine the body, wounds, measure vital signs, and conduct health screenings. Take a history of drinking alcohol. and alcohol addiction Evaluated with the Alcohol Drinking Problems Assessment (AUDIT: Administration Guidelines) and the Alcohol Withdrawal Scale (AWS: Alcohol Withdrawal Scale) and recorded as evidence. When meeting a person with a history of being an alcoholic drinker There will be a separate area for monitoring alcohol detoxification. Symptoms will appear within 72 hours after stopping alcohol. and report to the prison's host hospital doctor. To consider giving medication to prevent seizures and symptoms of confusion and delirium, along with monitoring the patient's condition. Until the surveillance period has elapsed for approximately 1 week. In case of severe symptoms The patient will be urgently sent for treatment to an outside hospital. To prevent quarrels from delirium tremens. 119. Source: Thai News Agency