
@article{ref1,
title="Screening for alcohol problems: An epidemiological perspective and implications for primary care",
journal="Missouri medicine",
year="2008",
author="Grucza, Richard A. and Przybeck, T. R. and Cloninger, C. Robert",
volume="105",
number="1",
pages="67-71",
abstract="In a random sample of 917 adults from the general population greater St. Louis, 19.6% of respondents screened positive for&quot;probable alcohol abuse or dependence&quot;. 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0026-6620",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}