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Patient Information

Explaining topic to patient

Alcoholism and problem drinking (Patient.info UK)

Drug dependence treatment (Patient.info UK)

Alcohol use (AUDIT) (Directline.org.au)

Alcohol and other drug counselling (Health.vic.gov.au)

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Quick Notes

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Recognition and assessment (Patient.info UK)

Alcoholism and alcohol dependence for Medical Professionals (Patient.info UK)

Effects of alcohol abuse for Medical Professionals (Patient.info UK)

[DOWNLOAD DOCS] Quick reference guide: treatment of alcohol problems (Australian Government)

Two Quick Questions to Assess Patients' Readiness for Change (Aafp.org US)

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Guidelines & Articles

Diagnosis and management on topic

Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol Dependence (Mhc.wa.gov.au)

Alcohol Misuse and Dependence (Racgp.org.au)

Drinking Problem Management (Racgp.org.au)

Alcohol (World Health Organization)

Alcohol-Use Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Management of Harmful Drinking and Alcohol Dependence (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, UK)

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on this topic from the official website.

UpToDate

Detailed reading on topic

Alcohol use disorder: Before initiating treatment 

Strategies for inadequate response to maintain abstinence

Patient education: Complications of chronic alcohol use 

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The delivery of the information is as important as the information itself. Focus on non-judgemental body language and soft tone with lots of empathy and reassurance.