Abstract
This review describes and discusses studies related to reduced-risk drinking as an additional treatment option for patients with problematic alcohol use and alcohol dependence. The review provides some empirical support for the following statements: (a) reduced-risk drinking is a viable option for at least some problem and dependent drinkers; (b) abstinence and non-abstinence-based treatments appear to be equally effective; (c) allowing patients to choose their treatment goal increases the success rate. The relatively short follow-up period (1-2 years) of the studies hampers a proper evaluation of the added value of the reduced-risk drinking approach
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 987-997 |
Journal | Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |