Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Helping a person get treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence

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Talk with a health professional who is specially trained in dealing with people who have alcohol and drug use problems before you try to help a person get treatment.

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Author: Jeannette Curtis
Paul Lehnert		Last Updated: February 15, 2008
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
James R. McKay, PhD - Psychology

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