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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2010; 16(35): 4377-4393
Published online Sep 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i35.4377
Table 1 Michigan alcoholism prognosis scale
CriterionPoints
Acceptance of alcoholism
Patient and family4
Patient only3
Family only2
Neither1
Prognostic indices
Substitute activitiesYes 3, No 1
Behavioral consequencesYes 3, No 1
Hope/self-esteemYes 3, No 1
Social relationshipYes 3, No 1
Social stability
Steady job1
Stable residence1
Does not live alone1
Stable marriage1
Rating/201