Propranolol in the treatment of rage and violent behavior associated with Korsakoff's psychosis
Abstract
Propranolol controlled the rage and violent behavior of a man with alcohol withdrawal, Korsakoff's psychosis, and seizures. The authors present evidence linking Korsakoff's psychosis and alcohol withdrawal to pathophysiologic alterations in CNS adrenergic amines and receptors.
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