Dealing with alcohol abuse in general practice

D. Rodseth

doi:10.1080/20786204.2012.10874172

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Dealing with alcohol abuse in general practice

D. Rodseth

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D. Rodseth, WITS Donald Gordon Medical Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Abstract

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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alcohol abuse

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