Objective This article examines alternative strategies for identifying women at risk for
substance use problems. Practical as well as scientific advantages and disadvantages for …

Background Although alcohol use and abuse are common among general-hospital
inpatients, many patients are inadequately assessed and treated for alcohol withdrawal …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Approximately one in six adults in the United States (US) binge
drinks. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that primary care physicians …

Importance Rates of alcohol-associated deaths increased over the past 20 years, markedly
between 2019 and 2020. The highest rates are among individuals aged 55 to 64 years …

This study evaluated the prevalence and associated risks of binge drinking, defined as
having≥ 4 drinks on an occasion in the past year, in a female patient population. Of 1,259 …

Background Some primary care physicians do not conduct alcohol screening because they
assume their patients do not want to discuss alcohol use. Objectives To assess whether (1) …

Background Alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) is an evidence-based
intervention recommended by the World Health Organization. This study applied the …

Purpose Combat-exposed soldiers are at an increased risk for health problems that diminish
quality of life (QOL) and substance use. We explored the cross-sectional associations …

Background: Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a promising
public health approach for problematic substance use. A core component of SBIRT is the …

Unhealthy substance use, which includes the full spectrum of risky to dependent use of
alcohol and other drugs, is common in patients cared for by health care providers in a variety …