The Australian Department of Health and Ageing has released Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems which provides up-to-date, evidence-based information to clinicians on treatments for people with alcohol problems. "The guidelines are directed to the broad range of health care professionals who treat people with these problems, including primary care (general practitioners, nurses), specialist medical practitioners, psychologists and other counsellors, and other health professionals. As all forms of treatment will not be readily available or suitable for all populations or settings these guidelines may require interpretation and adaptation."
A Quick Reference Guide is also provided to summarise information on assessment, brief interventions, withdrawal management, and post-withdrawal interventions for dependent drinkers.
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