Riskanter schädlicher und abhängiger alkohol-konsum: Screening, diagnostik, kurzintervention. Leitlinien der AWMF

Translated title of the contribution: Hazardous, harmful and dependent alcohol use: Screening, diagnosis, brief intervention. AWMF-Guidelines

Fred Rist*, Ralf Demmel, Ulfert Hapke, Georg Kremer, Hans Jürgen Rumpf

*Corresponding author for this work
20 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Aims: To develop evidence-based guidelines for screening and brief intervention in primary health care settings. Method: Literature search in MEDLINE and review of studies published since the beginning of 1995. Results: (1) Screening: Simple paper and pencil screening instruments are more effective in identifying problem drinkers than biochemical markers. (2) Intervention: Brief interventions delivered by health care professionals may motivate problem drinkers to cut down consumption to safer levels. Benefit-cost analyses support the implementation of screening and brief intervention strategies. Conclusions: Screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems should be incorporated into routine primary care.

Translated title of the contributionHazardous, harmful and dependent alcohol use: Screening, diagnosis, brief intervention. AWMF-Guidelines
Original languageGerman
JournalSucht
Volume50
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)102-112
Number of pages11
ISSN0939-5911
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04.2004

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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