Doctors Urged to Increase Screening, Intervention

Because screening and brief intervention has been shown to be very effective in reducing or eliminating harmful drinking, especially in healthcare settings, healthcare providers are being encouraged nationwide to increase the practice. Emergency rooms and primary care offices are ideal places to screen for alcohol problems, research shows. Read more...

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