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Introduction to alcohol use disorders and treatment of alcohol dependence
Publication details
Dr. Mani Sairam, Dr. Christos Koiumtsidis
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 10, p.37 (123Doc Education, London, December 2011)
Abstract
The presentation of alcohol and drug misuse is not limited to a particular psychiatric or medical speciality. Alcohol and drugs play an important part in all aspects of psychiatric practice. This article looks at the different types of alcohol use disorders, how to assess people with such disorders (with the aid of validated assessment tools) and the appropriate treatment pathway recommended by recent NICE guidelines. Information on pharmacological interventions available during the process of detoxification and relapse-prevention is also available. This has been done with a case example to help apply theory and guidelines to clinical practice.
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Authors
Dr. Mani Sairam
MBBS, MRCPsych
ST4 WestHerts Community drug & alcohol team.
Dr. Christos Koiumtsidis
MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych, PhD
Consultant Psychiatrist West Herts Community drug & alcohol team.
drckouimtsidis@hotmail.com
References
1. Gelder M, Harrison P, Cowen P. The misuse of drugs & alcohol. In: Gelder M, Harrison P, Cowen P. Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th edn. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006; 429-469
2. Kouimtsidis C, Drabble K, Ford L. Implementation and evaluation of a three stages community treatment programme for alcohol dependence. A short report. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy (in print, 2011, available on request).
3. Kouimtsidis C. & Ford L. A staged programme approach for alcohol dependence: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy groups for detoxification preparation and aftercare; preliminary findings. Short report. Drugs: education, prevention and policy (in print; on line September 2010).
4. National Institute for health & clinical excellence, NICE 2010. Alcohol-use disorders- diagnosis, assessment & management of harmful drinking & alcohol dependence.
5. Kouimtsidis C and Schifano F. Prescribing policy for specialist addiction services in Hertfordshire partnership NHS foundation trust, 2010.
6. Raistrick D, Heather H, Godfrey C. Review of the effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems. National treatment agency for substance misuse, London; Department of Health, 2006.
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