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 ...

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 ...

Thank you for letting people know about National Alcohol Screening Day. I have seen firsthand the results of that column and want you to know how much you are helping people. Last year, a man in his ...

Most American adults drink alcohol, and 45% binge drink-- five or more drinks per occasion for men, 4 or more drinks per occasion for women -- at least monthly. There is evidence that any level of ...

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

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 ...