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Recognizing the alcoholic patient

(10/18/2012)

Recognizing the alcoholic patient
American Medical News

October 15, 2012

Patients who struggle with alcohol can be difficult to spot. Most people who have problems with alcohol use don’t seek care from a specialist. For that reason, it’s important that primary care physicians be able to identify those patients and get involved to help ensure they are treated to control their drinking. Better training, starting as early as medical school, can ensure these patients get needed treatment.

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