Alcohol treatment services should target health inequalities, say draft guidelines

Clinical services for people with alcohol dependency should focus on equitable access and personalised treatment in order to reduce health inequalities, draft government guidelines have recommended.1New UK-wide guidelines for treating harmful drinking and alcohol dependence, published for consultation on 16 October,2 aim to develop a clear consensus on best practice and to ensure that interventions recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are implemented consistently.3Public health minister Neil O’Brien said, “To maximise the impact of our £532m investment in substance misuse treatment, it is vital that treatment for those with alcohol dependence is informed by the best scientific and medical expertise, as well as the views of those with lived experience.“This consultation will help us develop guidance to ensure alcohol treatment services are of consistently high quality, providing stronger pathways to recovery for those in need of treatment.”The guidance, developed by the government’s Office of Health Improvement…
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