Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse

Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse

Screening and Behavioral Counseling to Reduce Alcohol Misuse

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released its final recommendation statement on screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol misuse. Screening is recommended for adults 18 and older (Grade B recommendation), but, because of insufficient evidence, not for adolescents.

Go to http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsdrin.htm