Alcohol Abuse Interventions in Primary Care Settings
Submitted by Ally
- 14 October 2016
A recent review of studies focusing on excessive drinkers identified and counselled in primary care settings has found that, when combined with screenings and assessments, brief, regular intervention sessions lead to greater reductions in alcohol consumption. The survey was conducted for the Effective Health Care Program which forms part of the US government’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It is hoped the conclusions reached will benefit the US Preventive Services Task Force, helping to update its recommendations.
Click here to read the full review in Annals of Internal Medicine.