31st January 2024

You are an SHO working in a substance misuse centre. You review a 25-year-old woman with a known diagnosis of alcohol dependence

You are an SHO working in a substance misuse centre. You review a 25-year-old woman with a known diagnosis of alcohol dependence (she is otherwise fit and well with no other comorbidities) who was started on acamprosate 2 months ago. At the review, the patient advises that they are no longer abstinent from alcohol but are keen to continue cutting down their drinking, and they are now drinking approximately half the amount compared with before they engaged with services.

What would be the best course of action to take regarding her acamprosate prescription?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.