A 43 year old man drinks 40 units of alcohol per week and presents seeking help to stop. He has no signs of withdrawal or physical complications. What...

Question

A 43 year old man drinks 40 units of alcohol per week and presents seeking help to stop. He has no signs of withdrawal or physical complications. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Offer brief intervention, assess dependence and refer to community alcohol services

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Admit immediately for inpatient detoxification in all cases

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Prescribe high dose Diazepam without assessment

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Ignore alcohol intake and focus on other issues

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Advise abrupt cessation without any support or monitoring

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Harmful alcohol use

A 43 year old man drinks 40 units of alcohol per week and presents seeking help to stop. He has no signs of withdrawal or physical complications. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?