Letters to the Editor

摘要

Medications for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence to the editor: The article, "Medications for Treating Alcohol Dependence," in the November 1, 2005, issue of American Family Physician is a useful, comprehensive review of the pharmacotherapeutic options available for treating alcohol-dependent patients.1 Family physicians often are the first to diagnose alcohol dependence, and manage ongoing treatment of patients initially diagnosed by subspecialists. This article illustrates that alcohol dependence can be treated effectively using pharmacotherapy when combined with psychosocial interventions.1 However, I would like to add several clarifications and corrections.