title: Alcohol dependence in the Naval Service.
abstract: Alcohol misuse is a significant occupational health issue in the United Kingdom Armed Forces. Dependence associated with alcohol misuse represents the severe end of the clinical and occupational consequences of sustained alcohol misuse. This article aims to explore the diagnosis, management and occupational considerations of alcohol dependence in the Naval Service environment.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Dickie
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Coetzee
mesh_terms: D000427:Alcohol Deterrents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D062405:Motivational Interviewing; D009790:Occupations; D011320:Primary Health Care; D062707:Return to Work; D012767:Ships; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000427:Alcohol Deterrents