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Management of adults recovering from alcohol or other drug problems: relapse prevention in primary care.

Authors :
Friedmann PD
Saitz R
Samet JH
Source :
JAMA [JAMA] 1998 Apr 15; Vol. 279 (15), pp. 1227-31.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Patients recovering from substance use disorders are commonly seen in the primary care setting, and relapse is a serious long-term problem for these patients. Extrapolating from therapeutic strategies effective in specialty addiction treatment settings, this article outlines a practical approach to relapse prevention in the primary care setting. Working within a supportive patient-physician relationship, the primary care physician can help recovering patients decrease their susceptibility to relapse, recognize and manage high-risk situations, and use available self-help, pharmacological, and specialty resources. Drawing on the therapeutic relationship and skills they already possess, primary care physicians can have an important, productive, and satisfying role in the long-term management of patients in recovery from alcohol or other drug problems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0098-7484
Volume :
279
Issue :
15
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JAMA
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9555766
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.279.15.1227