title: Alcohol home detoxification: a way forward.
abstract: Alcohol detoxification within the home environment is a safe, cost-effective alternative to inpatient care and the problem drinker is more likely to complete the treatment. Yet health trusts continue to ignore this community approach for those individuals with alcohol-related problems.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D005190:Family; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic