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How can I quickly assess if patients are having symptoms due to drinking?

April 26, 2017assess drinking Patients quickly symptoms

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How can I quickly assess if patients are having symptoms due to drinking?

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Screen the patient with questions 4-10 of the 10 item AUDIT (World Health Organization) to identify symptoms due to drinking. Total scores of 8 or more are recommended as indicators of hazardous and harmful alcohol use, as well as possible alcohol dependence. Click here (172 KB, PDF) for more information about the AUDIT and scoring.