Few people in the US discuss their alcohol use in primary care; a practice facilitation shows promise in increasing screening ...

Less than a third of patients discuss alcohol use with their primary care physician ...

There are several self-assessment tools you can find online to give you an idea about how alcohol and other substances impact your life. University Health and Counseling Services provide access to ...

Resource provides detailed information on simple screening and assessment tools, evidence-based treatment options, counseling, and referrals. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ...

The USPSTF recommends that primary care providers assess for unhealthy use of alcohol and offer behavioral counseling interventions in patients ≥18 years of age. In an assessment of evidence ...

People who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a common type of bariatric surgery, are at increased risk for alcohol-related problems. However, common screening tools that help physicians ...

March 13, 2018 - "Has this patient been drinking?" It's a critical question for neurosurgical nurses and other professionals when evaluating patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). But some groups ...

DEAR ANNIE: I wanted to share a bit of what it’s like to be the family member of a person who drinks too much. I know. I had more than 40 years of experience by the time I finally sought answers. I ...

If you were involved in DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI ( driving while impaired) I will perform your screening or assessment according NYS OASAS guidelines carefully reviewing all ...

I'm enthusiastic about helping you to recover from substance abuse. Sometimes kind encouragement can remind you that you're not in this alone. I don't believe anyone wakes up and decides to become ...