Dealing with alcohol abuse in general practice

  • Duncan Rodseth University of the Witwatersrand
Keywords: alcohol abuse

Abstract

The excessive use of alcohol is a significant problem in South Africa. The consequences are far-reaching, both for the health of the individual, and for society as a whole. This article examines the role of the family physician in the identification and management of patients with alcohol-use disorders.

Author Biography

Duncan Rodseth, University of the Witwatersrand
MB BCh MMed(psych) Psychiatrist at WITS Donald Gordon Medical Centre Honorary Lecturer University of the Witwatersrand
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Living with