title: Using online tools to treat alcohol misuse.
abstract: Many people with alcohol problems find it difficult to access traditional services, due to stigma or practical difficulties. Online tools offer the option to avoid face-to-face consultations and can be made available at convenient times, overcoming some of these issues. This article reports on two services that have increased access to alcohol services and attracted users who are less likely to access traditional services.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: Hugo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008403:Mass Screening; D063731:Mobile Applications; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D057545:Social Stigma; D013685:Telecommunications; D017216:Telemedicine; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*