title: [Treatment of alcoholism].
abstract: In view of the many non-specific symptoms a diagnosis of alcoholism can only be made by means of a detailed history and a medical checkup. Simple, standardized questions may often be sufficient. After a diagnosis a consultation with a family physician and drugs, such as disulfiram, acamprosate and naltrexone have been proved to be a highly efficient therapy. Therefore, it is worthwhile to treat alcoholics in the general practice setting.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Universitätspoliklinik, Inselspital, Bern.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Allemann
authors.forename: H U
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Fisch
mesh_terms: D000427:Alcohol Deterrents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D000427:Alcohol Deterrents