Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking (high-risk drinking) and alcohol dependence

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2011)

NICE - N/A

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Evidence Categories

• Care setting: Healthcare Setting
• Care setting: Community setting
• Population group: Adults
• Population group: Children & Young adults
• Intervention: Supporting behaviour change
• Outcome: Abstinence from alcohol
• Outcome: Changes to frequency/amount of alcohol use

Type of Evidence

Guidance

Overview

This guideline covers identifying, assessing and managing alcohol-use disorders (harmful drinking and alcohol dependence) in adults and young people aged 10 to 17 years. It aims to reduce harms (such as liver disease, heart problems, depression and anxiety) from alcohol by improving assessment and setting goals for reducing alcohol consumption.

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

• principles of care
• identification and assessment
• interventions for alcohol misuse