Alcoholism: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Alcoholism: treatment. Use validated tools and biological markers in screening. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
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
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Treatment of alcohol intoxication: first line agents
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Treatment of alcohol intoxication: second line agents
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Treatment of alcohol withdrawal
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Treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures
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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.
