Abstract
Alcohol is used on a national level as a social relaxant. Yet, misuse of alcohol can lead to considerably harms. In clinical psychiatry, the presence of comorbid alcohol abuse and depression are commonly encountered. This presents a challenging scenario for clinicians in terms of diagnostic conundrums, prognostic issues and treatment paradigms. This article reviews findings of key studies in the subject and offers practical suggestions to workers in the field. It also highlights the need for governments and public health agencies to focus on this important and highly prevalent problem.
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