Dealing with alcohol abuse in general practice
The excessive use of alcohol is a significant problem in South Africa. The consequences are far-reaching, both for the health of the individual, and for society as a whole. This article examines the role of the family physician in the identification and management of patients with alcohol-use disord...
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| description | The excessive use of alcohol is a significant problem in South Africa. The consequences are far-reaching, both for the health of the individual, and for society as a whole. This article examines the role of the family physician in the identification and management of patients with alcohol-use disorders. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-333f694cde874064a4fa57fcf08dcc732025-08-20T03:47:11ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042012-02-0154110.1080/20786204.2012.108741724795Dealing with alcohol abuse in general practiceD. Rodseth0WITS Donald Gordon Medical Centre, University of the WitwatersrandThe excessive use of alcohol is a significant problem in South Africa. The consequences are far-reaching, both for the health of the individual, and for society as a whole. This article examines the role of the family physician in the identification and management of patients with alcohol-use disorders.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/2779alcohol abuse |
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