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The type of treatment you receive depends on the severity of your alcoholism and the resources that are available in your community. Treatment may be on an inpatient or outpatient basis and may include:
Treatment involves the following:
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Other treatments
There are no surgical treatments indicated for the treatment of alcoholism.
References:
Kleber HD, Weiss RD, Anton RF Jr, et al. Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders. 2nd ed. American Psychiatric Association website. Available at: http://www.psych.org/psych_pract/treatg/pg/SUD2ePG_04-28-06.pdf . Accessed April 14, 2007.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism website. Available at: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/. Accessed March 27, 2009.
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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