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Alcoholism Treatment: Specialist

Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat alcoholism:

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Internal Medicine
Psychiatrist

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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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