A reviewing the empirical literature, we suggest that advances in the assessment and
treatment of alcohol problems have the following important implications for health care
system reform:(1) alcohol use disorders and problems associated with alcohol use are
prevalent and are complicated by various comorbid conditions, and they result in large costs
to the health care system and to society;(2) alcohol treatment generally results in reduced
drinking and more efficient use of health care resources;(3) specific treatments have …