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Treatment of Alcohol misuse

The first steps are to acknowledge that the problem exists, to accept it, and to seek help. One of the aims of treatment is to promote stronger motivation for the exercise of such control as the drinker has.

Community services for treating alcohol problems are widespread. In some of these services, the emphasis is on group therapy, along supportive or other therapeutic lines. In addition, a range of skilled medical and psychiatric staff often provide one-to-one counselling or other treatment.

Problem drinkers attending such units receive specific treatment, not only for the alcohol dependence, but also for any associated nutritional or other secondary effects.

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