A 35-year-old man drinks 30 units of alcohol daily. He presents requesting help to stop. He has no history of withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens....

Question

A 35-year-old man drinks 30 units of alcohol daily. He presents requesting help to stop. He has no history of withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange supported community detoxification with a benzodiazepine regimen and refer to alcohol services

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Advise abrupt cessation without support

Answer

Start long-term antipsychotics

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Prescribe strong opioids to reduce cravings

Answer

Tell him to cut down gradually with no follow-up

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol dependence

A 35-year-old man drinks 30 units of alcohol daily. He presents requesting help to stop. He has no history of withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens. What is the most appropriate initial management?