Alcoholism - The hidden alcoholic in the african polyclinic

  • By Dr. E. McCabe

Abstract

Alcoholism amongst the Black people in the Townships of Pretoria is presenting as' the hidden alcoholic' in the Polyclinic at Kalafong Hospital. The recognition and confrontation of these sufferers is discussed. and also the establishing of treatment and rehabilitative services, and outreach programmes in the face of a huge and increasing problem.

Author Biography

By Dr. E. McCabe
MB (Hons)
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