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REVIEW

Series in Primary Care Internal Medicine

Outpatient Management of Patients with Alcohol Problems

David A. Fiellin, MD; M. Carrington Reid, PhD, MD; and Patrick G. O'Connor, MD, MPH

21 November 2000 | Volume 133 Issue 10 | Pages 815-827

This paper addresses the clinical presentation of patients with alcohol problems including screening, diagnosis, detoxification, treatment, referral, and longitudinal follow-up. The case-based discussion focuses on the clinical management of a patient whose hazardous drinking progresses to alcohol dependence and requires coordinated care. Ways in which internists can aid patients with alcohol problems by screening, giving brief advice, and providing appropriate referrals when indicated are discussed.

Author and Article Information

From Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, and Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut.

Grant Support: By the National Institute on Drug Abuse Physician Scientist Award (NIDA K12 DA00167) (Dr. Fiellin) and a Career Development Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Service (Dr. Reid).

Requests for Single Reprints: David A. Fiellin, MD, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, Box 208025, New Haven, CT 06520-8025.

Current Author Addresses: Drs. Fiellin and O'Connor: Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, Box 208025, New Haven, CT 06520-8025.

Dr. Reid: Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516.

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