The general hospital psychiatrist has a potential role in the management of patients who abuse alcohol. A brief sketch is presented for ways in which the psychiatrist may make consultative suggestions, participate in liaisons or develop collaborative management. The usefulness of the biopsychosocial model is stressed and the need for broadening of models in a variety of settings is noted.
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