1. Clinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramount.
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Morris, James, Rose, Abigail K., Cox, Sharon, and Jones, Andrew
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PREVENTION of alcoholism , *HEALTH policy , *TREATMENT programs , *PUBLIC health , *SOCIAL stigma , *MEDICAL protocols , *HARM reduction , *REHABILITATION of people with alcoholism , *ENDOWMENTS , *GOVERNMENT aid - Abstract
The article shares views about the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities' consultation on clinical guidelines about harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the overlook of alcohol treatment funding in the country, the lack of political will to address the social determinants of alcohol problems, and the call on stakeholders to support a public first approach to addressing alcoholic drinking problems.
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- 2024
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