Alcoholism: treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on alcoholism: treatment: Screening for alcoholism Screen for unhealthy alcohol use in healthcare and community welfare settings Use validated tools and biological markers in screening Measure alcohol in breath or blood as index of recent use Assess for…
Screening for alcoholism
- Screen for unhealthy alcohol use in healthcare and community welfare settings
- Use validated tools and biological markers in screening
- Measure alcohol in breath or blood as index of recent use
- Assess for alcohol-related physical, mental and social problems routinely
- Screen for associated domestic abuse
- Screen for related child protection issues
- Advise that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Establishment of abstinence
Treatment of alcohol intoxication: first line agents
Treatment of alcohol intoxication: second line agents
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures
References
- Haber PS, Riordan BC, Winter DT, et al. New Australian guidelines for the treatment of alcohol problems: an overview of recommendations. Med J Aust 2021; 215(Suppl 7):S3-S32.
- Lingford-Hughes AR, Welch S, Peters L, et al. BAP updated guidelines: evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological management of substance abuse, harmful use, addiction and comorbidity: recommendations from BAP. J Psychopharmacol 2012; 26:899-952.
