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You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and/or experience with alcohol. By talking openly and regularly with your doctor, you can take an active role in your care.
General Tips for Gathering Information
Here are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
About Your Risk of Developing Complications of Alcohol Abuse
About Treatment Options
If you find a mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, ask the following questions:
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
References:
Ask Me 3. Partnership for Clear Health Communication website. Available at: http://www.askme3.org . Accessed April 15, 2007.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism website. Available at: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ .
National Institutes of Health website. Available at: http://www.nih.gov/ .
What is substance abuse treatment? A booklet for families. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. US Department of Health and Human Services website. Publication No. (SMA) 04-3955. Updated 2004. Available at: http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochures/pdfs/WhatIsTx.pdf . Accessed April 15, 2007.
Last reviewed March 2009 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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