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Scottish health care professionals and carers have been afforded the chance to learn about the latest techniques used in the United States to treat alcohol addiction, it has been reported.

Two US alcohol treatment experts visited the Scottish Parliament to talk about their research and how it could be applied in Scotland, according to the Press and Journal.

Professor Linda Carter Sobell of Nova Southeastern University in Florida and Dr Tom Horvath, president of Smart (Self Management And Recovery Training) Recovery, an international addiction support group based in San Diego, California, have both been invited as part of the Scotland Futures Forum project entitled Fresh Perspectives on Alcohol and Drugs

Ms Carter Sobell's treatment method involves interviewing people with addictions in such a way that motivates them evolve their outlook on risk.

Meanwhile, Mr Horvath focuses on empowering people as a way of bringing about changes in behaviour.

Article published on 06/12/2007 by DryOutNow.com

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