Question

A 52-year-old man drinks approximately 8-10 standard drinks daily. He presents to his GP expressing concern about his drinking but is ambivalent about change. There are no features of severe withdrawal risk. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Brief motivational intervention and counselling, with follow-up and consideration of pharmacotherapy

Answer

Immediate inpatient detoxification with benzodiazepines

Answer

Do nothing as he has sought help voluntarily

Answer

Prescribe antipsychotics

Answer

Advise abrupt cessation at home without support

Practice question

A 52-year-old man drinks approximately 8-10 standard drinks daily. He presents to his GP expressing concern about his drinking but is ambivalent about change. There are no features of severe withdrawal risk. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?