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Alcohol - problem drinking - Management
What follow up is needed in a person who is drinking hazardous or harmful amounts of alcohol?
- If the person is drinking at hazardous or harmful levels, follow up should be determined by various factors including the level of alcohol consumption, presence of comorbidities, and the individual's choice.
- At follow up address whether:
- The agreed drinking targets (and any other goals) have been achieved.
- Any new concerns or problems have developed.
- If there is no improvement in alcohol consumption after brief advice, consider a further brief intervention or an extended brief intervention (if trained).
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