The Use of the Electroencephalogram in Patients Admitted for Alcohol Abuse with Seizures

Abstract

This study of 174 seizure presenting alcohol abusers revealed that the EEG is overwhelmingly normal by visual inspection. When the EEG is abnormal, however, usefulness is significant. The probable EEG findings in this group are presented and discussed here both clinically and experimentally. The literature is reviewed and while much divergent opinion is revealed, it basically is in agreement with the conclusion as set forth under E, significant findings.