what are the three main approaches to treatment for alcohol abuse and define them,?

Question by lizzie: what are the three main approaches to treatment for alcohol abuse and define them,?
and can you explain which population is best served by each approach?

Best answer:

Answer by nickipettis
12 step program

in-house intensive program ( like in 28 days, or a half way house)

??cold turkey??

maybe methadone treatment
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not a clue as to what works best for what population

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