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Implementing a Controlled Drinking Program
Author(s) -
McLean Neil J.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
australian drug and alcohol review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1465-3362
pISSN - 0819-5331
DOI - 10.1080/09595238780000251
Subject(s) - outcome (game theory) , risk analysis (engineering) , consumption (sociology) , computer science , management science , medicine , engineering , economics , sociology , social science , mathematical economics
Controlled drinking as a treatment option for problem drinkers is now well established; there is a wealth of evidence demonstrating that problem drinkers can learn to maintain their consumption levels within safe limits. There is a range of strategies that have been included in controlled drinking treatment programs. Unfortunately, most outcome studies have assessed the effect of a treatment package. There is a need for research investigating the effectiveness of the components of such treatment programs. This paper will review issues involved with the implementation of a controlled drinking program as well as discussing the types of strategies which might be used.