Psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide for alcoholic withdrawal states

Alcoholism is a global problem with 5-10% of the world's population demonstrating alcohol-related diseases. One of the most severe consequences of alcohol dependence is the withdrawal syndrome, for which benzodiazepines are the most popular current treatment. An alternative method to benzodiazepine employs psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide (PAN).   The objective of this review is to assess the effects of PAN for treating alcohol withdrawal states