About this resource:
Source: The Cochrane Collaborative
Last Reviewed: April 2007
Workgroups: Substance Use Workgroup
In this Cochrane systematic review, the Cochrane Collaborative found that psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide (PAN) is as effective as sedatives for managing mild or moderate alcohol withdrawal. However, researchers noted that the review doesn’t offer strong evidence about the benefits or harms of using PAN instead of sedatives, so more research is needed. They also noted that the studies included in the review were conducted in inpatient settings but that PAN is also used in outpatient settings.
Objectives related to this resource (1)
Little or no detectable change
Suggested Citation
Gillman, M.A., Lichtigfeld, F. & Young, T. (2007). Psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide for alcoholic withdrawal states. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 (2). DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005190.pub2.
