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Psychological & social support in alcohol withdrawal

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Psychological support has three main aims:

  • maintenance of motivation:
    • building on interests and hobbies
    • new activities e.g. exercise classes

  • prevention of relapse:
    • patients should keep alcohol diaries including the circumstances of any drinking
    • group therapy e.g. alcoholics anonymous
    • pharmacological prevention of relapse

  • solving underlying problems:
    • problem solving techniques
    • marriage guidance
    • interpersonal psychotherapy

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