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Alcohol - problem drinking - Management
Which scenario?
- Scenario: Screening and diagnosis: covers screening for problem drinking in primary care, and the diagnosis of hazardous drinking, harmful drinking, and alcohol dependence.
- Scenario: Hazardous/harmful drinking: covers the assessment and management in primary care of people who are drinking hazardous or harmful amounts of alcohol.
- Scenario: Dependence on alcohol: covers the assessment and admission or referral of people who are dependent on alcohol, and the ongoing management of people who have been dependent on alcohol following alcohol withdrawal.
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