Helping primary care screen for alcohol use problems increases benefits
Abstract
A quality improvements study found that training primary care providers on screening and counseling for unhealthy alcohol use improved implementation of evidence‐based practices. Study results, published January 22 in JAMA Network Open, suggested ways to increase adoption of screening and counseling.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Health Policy Implementation Science
Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 4–6
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN