A 30 alcohol dependent patients were divided into A: Treatment group and B: Placebo group
using simple randomization technique. (Liver function tests) GGT, ALT and AST levels and MCV
(Mean corpuscular volume) at admission and 2 weeks later were estimated. Daily withdrawal
symptoms were assessed using the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment scale (CIWA-Ar) and
DTs by Delirium Observation Screening (DOS) Scale (version 0 – 1). The data collected from
the two groups were compared.