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A retrospective study of 781 alcoholics detoxified at two treatment centers suggested that magnesium sulfate was significant in preventing seizures and that benzodiazepines were essential in minimizing other complications. Future investigations should determine the most effective mineral dosage levels for alcohol detoxification.

An attempt was made to compare admission MMPI profiles of a matched sample of psychiatric inpatients over a 15- to 20-year period. For both males and females, significant decreases in MMPI indices of psychopathology occurred. Possible reasons for this decrease are presented.