31st January 2024

Diagnosis

If these disorders arise as a direct result of alcohol misuse, once alcohol use is ceased, symptoms should begin to ease, alongside other measures such as relapse prevention. However, if these disorders have arisen independent from alcohol use, they will need to be assessed and managed as per NICE current guidelines, depending on the condition, alongside sobriety. It can be difficult to differentiate how independently these disorders can arise in a person with alcohol dependence, but where possible, it is important to try and determine this to ensure optimal management of the presentation.