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Alcohol - problem drinking - Management
Basis for recommendation
Recommendations on advice for people who are dependent on alcohol are based on the clinical guidelines Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and clinical management of alcohol-related physical complications, published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) [NICE, 2010a] and guidelines published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) [SIGN, 2003].
- Reducing alcohol consumption will help with possible withdrawal symptoms when detoxification takes place, and may even eliminate the need for assisted withdrawal.
- Involving family, friends, and work colleagues will help with the engagement and motivation required to reduce alcohol consumption. If the person has a good social network (who are aware of the problem), potential complications with accidents may be reduced, and safety will be increased for the person and for others.
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