The guidelines provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to clinicians on treatments for people with alcohol problems. The guidelines are directed to the broad range of health care professionals who treat people with these problems and include a comprehensive review of treatment options. The guidelines do not provide advice on methods of treatment delivery and it is noted that some treatments will not be suitable for all populations and settings.

PDF printable version of Guidelines for the treatment of alcohol problems (PDF 1001 KB large file)

The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover pages (PDF 151 KB) - including cover page, title page, copyright, table of contents, and acknowledgements
Summary of recommendations (PDF 62 KB)

1. Introduction (PDF 44 KB)
2. Prevalence of alcohol consumption and related harms in Australia (PDF 75 KB)
3. Screening, assessment and treatment planning (PDF 125 KB)
4. Brief interventions (PDF 47 KB)
5. Alcohol withdrawal management (PDF 140 KB)
6. Psychosocial interventions for alcohol use disorders (PDF 67 KB)
7. Pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence (PDF 62 KB)
8. Self-help programs (PDF 44 KB)
9. Specific populations (PDF 119 KB)
10. Comorbidities (PDF 82 KB)
11. Aftercare and long-term follow-up (PDF 38 KB)

Appendixes (PDF 15 KB)
Appendix 1: Screening and diagnostic instruments (PDF 117 KB)
Appendix 2: Diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders (PDF 32 KB)
Appendix 3: Withdrawal scales (PDF 45 KB)
Appendix 4: Alcohol and drug interactions (PDF 38 KB)
Appendix 5: Getting through alcohol withdrawal: a guide for patients and carers (PDF 34 KB)
Appendix 6: A guide for people with alcohol-related problems (PDF 43 KB)
Appendix 7: Disulfiram agreement (PDF 22 KB)
Appendix 8: Treatment guidelines for mental disorders (PDF 21 KB)
Appendix 9: Standard drinks (PDF 146 KB)

Glossary (PDF 26 KB)
Acronyms (PDF 26 KB)
References (PDF 40 KB)

Hard copies of the guidelines may be ordered by phone (02) 6269 1080, by email health@nationalmailing.com.au or on-line. Please quote publication number AAG07.

Quick reference guide to the treatment of alcohol problems - companion document to the guidelines.