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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Managing problem drinking of alcohol – screening and brief intervention
Ceylon Medical Journal Vol. 54, No. 2, June 2009 pp 59-62

It is important to identify and manage problem drinking as it causes a significant burden of disease. There are simple screening procedures and management techniques which are effective in outpatient settings. All doctors should educate themselves and master these skills.

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