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[Clinical alcohology].

Olivier Cottencin¹, Dewi Guardia, Laurent Karila

¹UDSL, EA4559, 59000 Lille, France. olivier.cottencin@chru-lille.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)

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Alcohol misuse affects 9% of French adults, necessitating early screening. Effective management includes guided withdrawal, addressing polyconsumption, and relapse prevention through therapies and new medications.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry

Context:

Alcohol is the most consumed substance in France.
Alcohol misuse (abuse and dependence) affects 9% of the French population.
Polyconsumption (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis) is common in patients with alcohol dependence.

Purpose:

To outline early screening methods for alcohol misuse.
To discuss the management of alcohol dependence and polyconsumption.
To review strategies for preventing relapse in alcoholism.

Summary:

Early identification of alcohol misuse is possible through clinical, biological, and social indicators.
Minimal guidance proves effective in early stages of alcohol misuse.
Psychiatric comorbidities require careful screening and differentiation from alcohol-induced disorders.
Medically assisted alcohol withdrawal, combining hydration, benzodiazepines, and thiamine, is a standard and effective treatment.
Relapse prevention strategies involve evidence-based psychotherapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and emerging pharmacological treatments.

Impact:

Highlights the significance of early screening and intervention for alcohol misuse.
Emphasizes the comprehensive management approach for alcohol dependence, including polyconsumption and psychiatric comorbidities.
Underscores the importance of evidence-based treatments for alcohol withdrawal and relapse prevention.