Outpatient management of adult alcoholism

Abstract

• Adult alcoholism is a significant problem both locally and in many areas abroad.
• The effective treatment by HCPs of established alcoholism requires a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach.
• Proper clinical screening of all patients for alcoholism is essential.
• Issues of safety must always be considered in all patients.
• Inpatient treatment may be mandatory for medical or psychiatric reasons.
• Outpatient medical treatments include detoxification, vitamin supplementation and relapse prevention.
• Psychosocial interventions are aimed at the patient and associates wherever possible.