AAFP releases manual for alcohol screenings The AAFP has created an alcohol screening practice manual to help family physicians prevent alcohol misuse. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) ...

In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA, researchers evaluated the diagnostic accuracies of screening tools for alcohol usage disorder (AUD) using the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

Background: Despite evidence-based guidelines, brief alcohol screening and counseling have not been routinely integrated into most primary care practices in the United States. Objective: To describe ...

Adults engaged in risky drinking should be provided brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce use. HealthDay News — The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults ...

Screening and follow-up for unhealthy alcohol use are low among plan members. Use of standardized screening tools, documentation, and care for alcohol misuse need improvement. Objectives: Alcohol ...

As far as teens, the independent panel of medical experts came up empty. The task force said it did not find enough evidence to make a recommendation for or against alcohol screening and counseling ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with alcohol use disorder often used health care services and received alcohol use screening, but few ...

alcohol, mixed drink in a bar Screening of adult patients with significant depressive symptoms is often inadequate in the primary care setting, especially among those with hazardous alcohol ...

Reprinted in partnership with the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association/ DATIA focus, an industry association representing the full aspect of drug free and safe workplaces. datia.org After many ...

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