controlled drinking refers to extremely controversial treatment approach to alcohol dependence, in which severe abusers are taught to drink in moderation.
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Controlled drinking refers to an extremely controversial approach to the treatment of alcohol dependence problems, in which severe abusers or alocohol dependents are taught as its goal to drink in moderation (from light to moderate drinking). Clients/patients are taught to monitor their alcohol intake closely and to develop coping responses that do not involve drinking.