Question

A 45-year-old man drinks around 35 units of alcohol per week and presents with difficulty sleeping and low mood. He has no physical withdrawal symptoms. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for his alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

Offer brief structured advice on reducing alcohol intake and consider referral to alcohol services if he is unable to cut down

Answer

Prescribe long-term benzodiazepines to help him cut down

Answer

Advise complete abstinence without further support

Answer

Prescribe Disulfiram immediately

Answer

Admit him for inpatient detoxification

Practice question

A 45-year-old man drinks around 35 units of alcohol per week and presents with difficulty sleeping and low mood. He has no physical withdrawal symptoms. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for his alcohol use?