Screening for alcohol use may help identify patients that should receive further screening for adverse mental health conditions and other substance use. Investigators found high alcohol used scores ...

Few people in the US talk about alcohol use with a health professional in a primary care setting. A new study showed that providers’ use of evidence-based screening and counseling for unhealthy ...

Screening for Mental Health Inc., is helping people with alcohol problems find opportunities for assessment and treatment as part of National Alcohol Screening Day, which will take place on Thursday.

Screening and follow-up for unhealthy alcohol use are low among plan members. Use of standardized screening tools, documentation, and care for alcohol misuse need improvement. Objectives: Alcohol ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Questions about alcohol use should be a part of regular physical checkups, according to a panel of experts. About 21% of American adults admit that they engage in risky drinking behaviors, from ...

Background: The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening adults, including pregnant women, for unhealthy alcohol use and providing brief behavioral counseling when risky ...

The Marine Corps is reviving random Breathalyzer and urinalysis testing across the force following a temporary pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alcohol Screening Program, which requires ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new, easy-to-use blood test score that can help identify when fatty liver disease is being driven by excessive ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new, easy-to-use blood test can identify when ...