Coordinated Care for Alcohol Problems

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Scoring positive for problem drinking (≥ 8 on the AUDIT)
• •2. Have been residing in Goa for more than 12 continuous preceding months as an indicator of stability of residence which would be required both for treatment delivery and completion of outcome evaluation.
• •3. Language:
• •1. For hazardous drinking (AUDIT score of 8-15), patients must be able to understand at least one of the local vernacular languages (Hindi or Konkani) or English. Patients must be able to read at least one of the local vernacular languages (Hindi or Marathi) or English.
• •2. For harmful and dependent drinking (AUDIT score of \>15), patients must be able to understand and speak any of the local vernacular languages (Konkani, Marathi, Hindi) or English.
• •4. For hazardous drinking, patients must also have access to a personal smartphone with WhatsApp.
• •5. For dependent drinking (AUDIT score of \>19), patients must consent for home visits and must also be eligible for home detoxification as per structured detoxification protocol.