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An Alcohol Education Service for People With Learning Difficulties
Author(s) -
Lindsay William R.,
Allen Ronald,
Walker Phyllis,
Lawrenson Helen,
Smith Anne H. W.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of the british institute of mental handicap (apex)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 0261-9997
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1991.tb00630.x
Subject(s) - alcohol , alcohol abuse , psychology , service (business) , alcohol education , clinical psychology , psychiatry , applied psychology , medicine , medical education , biochemistry , chemistry , economy , economics
An Alcohol Education Service for people with learning difficulties is described. The service addresses the problems of low motivation, the fact that drinking in pubs is a highly valued activity, the low level of knowledge in relation to alcohol, and the psychological and physical sequelae of alcohol abuse. Assessments include: investigations into the reasons why people drink; their knowledge of alternatives to drinking; the nature of alcohol and psychological and physical symptoms; a daily diary recording alcohol intake; and assessment of drinking behaviour in pubs. Treatment sessions include: discussion topics about alcohol; giving clients information about alcohol; review of the psychological and physical symptoms of alcohol; roleplay of various alcohol‐related situations; problem solving tasks; and practice in pubs. Two case examples are presented to illustrate the way in which the service works.