THE MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PRACTICE IN NORTH INDIA

Twenty-seven general medical practitioners (GPs) were administered WHO semi-structured schedule enquiring “The Management of Alcohol-Related Problems in General Practice”. Majority of the GPs had some involvement in each one of the specified alcohol-related problems. The involvement in alcohol and health education had been modest. Involvement in the control and regulatory activities was minimal. None of them felt that they had any role in the development of health and alcohol policy. Treatment response lo three typical situations appeared to be quite appropriate. To regulate production, to market less potent drinks at cheaper rates, to organize public health education programme through mass media were the suggestions made by them. It is suggested that GPs can and should be encouraged in leadership roles in policy decisions regarding the delivery of services, control and regulation of alcohol and research.