Alcohol dependence and treatment strategies

被引:3
作者
Ibrahim, F [1 ]
Gilvarry, E [1 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Alcohol & Drug Studies, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 6UR, Tyne & Wear, England
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10.12968/hmed.2005.66.8.18511
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Alcohol misuse and dependence is a major health and social issue worldwide. This review addresses alcohol dependence, the current approaches to treatment and some methods for trying to prevent relapses.
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页码:462 / 465
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