Citation

Grucza RA, Przybeck TR, Cloninger CR. Mo. Med. 2008; 105(1): 67-71.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, USA. rick@wustl.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Missouri State Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18300609

PMCID

PMC2443100

Abstract

In a random sample of 917 adults from the general population greater St. Louis, 19.6% of respondents screened positive for"probable alcohol abuse or dependence". Screening positive is indicative of unhealthy drinking patterns. The regular use of such instruments in primary care settings could facilitate patient-physician communication regarding alcohol problems, thereby improving detection and leading to greater utilization of appropriate medical treatment, including pharmacotherapy.

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