title: [Case management applied to the treatment of alcohol dependence].
abstract: This article aims is to conceptualize and describe the main steps in case management applied to the treatment of alcohol dependence. It is important to note the case manager functions, the importance of the first appointment, check the motivation to the treatment, some goals and activities suggestions for adherence reinforcement.
authors.affiliation: Ambulatório de Dependência do Alcool, Unidade de Pesquisa em Alcool e Drogas, Departamento de Psiquiatria, UNIFESP, Brazil. neliana@psiquiatria.epm.br
authors.forename: Neliana Buzi
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Figlie
authors.forename: Ronaldo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Laranjeira
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000628:therapy; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010349:Patient Compliance