The Essential Knowledge Update podcasts provide RCGP members and subscribers with the opportunity to get acquainted with the topics of an Update through a different medium. The podcasts discuss the most important educational messages of an update with the respective authors, adding a further dimension to the learning experience.
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Essential Knowledge Update 8: Harmful Drinking & Alcohol Dependence
The highest rate of harmful alcohol-use and alcohol dependence is in the 16-24 year age group. Incidence is also increasing in children aged 10-16 years. This EKU podcast highlights the problems concerning harmful drinking and alcohol dependence especially in young people and talks about discussing the issue with patients as well as possible treatments including those with mental health problems.