Citation

Giannopoulos V, Morley KC, Haber PS. Med. Today (Neutral Bay) 2021; 22(4): 14-20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021)

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Abstract

GPs can play a pivotal role in the identification and management of alcohol problems at any time, and their role is even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic as more and more patients are resorting to alcohol to manage the stress and anxiety created by the pandemic. © 2021 Medicine Today Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

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