NO DRUG THERAPY IN PRIMARY CARE (ASSESSMENT & ADVICE)
Episodic heavy alcohol consumption intended to reach intoxication rather than continuous dependence; the GP screens for the pattern and harm, offers brief advice, and refers if there is evidence of dependence or harm. - Assessment and advice
Children follow the same pathway: assessment, explanation and follow-up. No primary-care medicine is implied.
No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care
Episodic heavy alcohol consumption intended to reach intoxication rather than continuous dependence; the GP screens for the pattern and harm, offers brief advice, and refers if there is evidence of dependence or harm.
- No medicine is prescribed for this in primary care. The value of the consultation is recognition, explanation and follow-up, and referral if the red flags above appear.
- RED FLAG - Evidence of escalating dependence or withdrawal symptoms, or alcohol-related injury or risk-taking behaviour: assess and refer.