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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 67-71 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Missouri Medicine |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2008 |