title: [Treatment of alcohol dependence in primary health care can provide good results. The 15-method--a structured care model matched to patient needs].
abstract: The main obstacle for people with an alcohol problem to seek help is the stigma attached to alcohol problems and alcohol treatment. Seeking help in primary health care is less stigmatised. Alcohol dependence is mostly of mild or moderate severity and can consequently be managed by non-specialists to a large extent. The 15-method is a structured stepped care model with evidence-based components, where interventions are matched to patient need. The first step, to recognise the impact of alcohol on health, should be mastered by all health professionals.
authors.affiliation: Beroendecentrum Stockholm - Riddargatan 1 Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wåhlin
authors.affiliation: Beroendecentrum Stockholm - Riddargatan 1 Stockholm, Sweden - , Sweden.
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Andréasson
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D057285:Precision Medicine; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012648:Self Care; D057545:Social Stigma; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome