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Although this was essentially a prospective cohort study (nested within a randomized clinical trial), the authors' findings provide yet more evidence that primary care clinicians can deliver effective interventions for patients with alcohol problems, even those with dependence.
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This important study highlights several points highly relevant to the delivery of treatment for alcohol dependence in primary care settings. The most critical finding is that many patients with alcohol dependence can derive great benefit from being prescribed naltrexone and receiving an average of only 3 total hours of in-person contact with a a health care provider who is addressing their alcohol problems. The second im...
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