The role of alcohol dependency in deaths among people with epilepsy recorded by the National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) in Ireland, 2004–2013

The increased risk of death among young people with epilepsy compared to the general population is acknowledged [1,2]. Alcohol dependency is reported to be a risk factor for increased deaths among people with epilepsy [3]. An increased prevalence of seizures and epilepsy has been reported during acute alcohol intoxication and alcohol withdrawal stages among chronic alcohol dependent persons [4,5].

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