TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Screening for alcohol problems: An epidemiological perspective and implications for primary care
JO  - Missouri medicine
A1  - Grucza, Richard A.
A1  - Przybeck, T. R.
A1  - Cloninger, C. Robert
SP  - 67
EP  - 71
VL  - 105
IS  - 1
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0026-6620
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -