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Resolution of drinking problems without formal treatment
1Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
Topic:
Self-resolution of alcohol abuse among individuals with mild to moderate drinking problems.
Purpose:
To examine self-resolution of drinking problems and clinical/research implications.
Source:
Review of the literature.
Conclusion:
Two pathways toward self-resolution of alcohol problems have been proposed. One appears to be relatively spontaneous, the other involves ongoing cognitive appraisals and a conscious effort to change. Nurses have the potential to play an important role in encouraging self-change by conducting screenings, implementing brief interventions, and promoting the use of self-help materials. Opportunities also exist for nurses to spearhead research efforts in this long-neglected area.