Recognition of alcohol and drug abuse – Related resources
26.02.2016 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 15.10.2009
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Cochrane reviews
- Interventions like brief counseling for problem drinking may be effective for reducing injuries .
- Web/computer feedback and individual face-to-face feedback appear to be effective in reducing alcohol use, misuse and related problems over the immediate and medium term amongst university or college students .
Other evidence summaries
The CAGE questionnaire was relative insensitive in predominantly white populations. The TWEAK and AUDIT questionnaires have performed adequately in black or white women, using lower cut points than usual .
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Literature
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- Bradley KA, Boyd-Wickizer J, Powell SH, Burman ML. Alcohol screening questionnaires in women: a critical review. JAMA 1998 Jul 8;280(2):166-71.
- Parker AJ, Marshall EJ, Ball DM. Diagnosis and management of alcohol use disorders. BMJ 2008 Mar 1;336(7642):496-501.