Alcohol Screening: Definition, Tools, & Guidelines
Alcohol screening refers to the process of assessing the alcohol consumption patterns, behaviours, and alcohol-related problems of the person. Some examples of screening tools include the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST). The guidelines that health professionals follow are confidentiality, consideration of cultural factors, feedback and education. […]
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Alcohol screening refers to the process of assessing the alcohol consumption patterns, behaviours, and alcohol-related problems of the person. Some examples of screening tools include the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST). The guidelines that health professionals follow are confidentiality, consideration of cultural factors, feedback and education.