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Scientific article
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English

Country
United States
Keywords
alcohol
consumption
abuse
screenings
interventions
treatment
Prevention
United States

Alcohol Abuse Interventions in Primary Care Settings

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.