How Effective Are Screening and Counseling for Alcohol Misuse in the Primary Care Setting?
Screening adults in primary care settings can accurately identify patients who misuse alcohol. Brief behavioral counseling with followup produces small to moderate reductions in alcohol consumption that are sustained for 6 to12 months or longer. There is limited evidence evaluating the effectiveness of screening and behavioral counseling to prevent or reduce alcohol misuse by adolescents in primary care settings.
