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This three hour webinar is designed for people who work with alcohol users and who would like to gain a deeper understanding of the complex bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol.
Session objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
• Understand the physical and social effects of alcohol misuse
• Understand the concepts of tolerance, dependency and withdrawal
• Discuss how alcohol’s place in UK society has a bearing on risk and harm
• Understand government advice regarding alcohol consumption
• Delivery harm reduction messages when appropriate
• Consider the benefits of screen for alcohol problems
• Be familiar with a range of treatment options available for alcohol misuse