Treating problem drinking

Author(s): Connors, G. J.

Journal/Book: Alcohol Res Health. 1999; 23: 6000 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20892-7003, USA. Natl Inst Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism. 138-143.

Abstract: Recent data suggest that most people experiencing alcohol problems have problems of mild to moderate severity. Relative to alcoholics, these drinkers have a shouter problem-drinking history, greater social and economic stability, and greater personal resources. This article describes a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach designed specifically for problem drinkers with low levels of physical dependence on alcohol who choose to reduce their drinking. After describing various drinking-reduction techniques, the article reviews empirical evidence for drinking-reduction training. The increasing availability of drinking-reduction interventions holds considerable promise for reducing alcohol-related dysfunction among problem drinkers.

Note: Article Walitzer KS, Res Inst Addict, Buffalo,NY 14203 USA

Keyword(s): problematic AOD (alcohol and other drug) use; disease severity; cognitive therapy; behavior therapy; biological AOD dependence; controlled AOD use; AODU (alcohol and other drug use) treatment method; AOD abstinence; amount of AOD use; AOD use frequency; treatment outcome; predictive factor; gender differences; motivation; literature review; PROBLEM DRINKERS; FOLLOW-UP; ALCOHOL-PROBLEMS; HEAVY DRINKING; BIBLIOTHERAPY; INTERVENTION; PREDICTION; ABSTINENCE; CONTACT; PROGRAM

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