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New NIAAA resource gives guidance on treatment options for alcohol problems

http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2014/niaaa-13.htm

The booklet provides detailed descriptions of the two types of professionally-led treatments shown to benefit people with alcohol use disorders — established behavioral treatments which focus on changing drinking behaviors, and medications, which are often coupled with behavioral treatment. It also includes information about mutual-support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous.