Screening for alcohol problems in primary care.
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Abstract
Alcohol problems are common among patients seen in primary care settings, yet they are often missed by physicians. This article offers a model for alcohol screening designed to facilitate early identification of alcohol problems. This approach emphasizes the heterogeneity of alcohol problems and looks at alcohol use along a spectrum, with different risks depending on where in the spectrum a patient falls. The authors provide practical suggestions on integrating alcohol screening and early intervention into routine care.
Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism
- Mass Screening
- Primary Health Care