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Review
. 1997 Jul;81(4):845-65.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70552-6.

Screening for alcohol and drug abuse

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Review

Screening for alcohol and drug abuse

J B Schorling et al. Med Clin North Am. 1997 Jul.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review screening for substance use disorders in health care settings. The epidemiology of alcohol and other drug abuse is briefly reviewed, followed by a discussion of the principles underlying whether or not screening is warranted. Different screening instruments and strategies are then described. Finally, current recommendations for screening for alcohol and other drug abuse are discussed.

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