Chemical dependency. What to do once you suspect it
1Department of Family Practice, St Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, MN 55101.
Abstract:
Chemical dependency is a serious but treatable disease frequently encountered in primary care. By carefully gathering as much data as possible, the physician can successfully intervene and help the patient and family begin a program of recovery. In the case of a resistant patient, formal intervention can facilitate breaking through the wall of denial. As a last resort, commitment to a treatment program is also an option in many states. If a patient steadfastly refuses to admit that he or she has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, the physician should continue to care for the patient and to help his or her family members find a recovery program for themselves.
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