Glossary of concepts and terms

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Glossary from "Counselling for Alcohol Problems" from PREMIUM Counselling Treatments, Vikram Patel.

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Depression

Persistent sadness and loss of interest with reduced sleep/appetite, guilt feelings, feelings of hopelessness, etc.

Drinking Diary

A single sheet of paper in the form of a diary, on which a patient monitors his drinking over a specific period (usually a week, sometimes longer), in a systematic fashion, collecting information about precisely how much is consumed, when, where, and with whom.