Identification and Risk-Stratification of Problem Alcohol Drinkers with Minor Trauma in the Emergency Department
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Stewart, Scott H.; Kuklentz, Ashley; Miles, Sarah; Borg, Keith
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Background: Brief alcohol intervention may improve outcomes for injury patients with hazardous drinking but is less effective with increased severity of alcohol involvement. This study evaluated a brief method for detecting problem drinking in minor trauma patients and differentiating hazardous drinkers from those with more severe alcohol problems.
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Date of Publication
2010
Title
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
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11/2
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Stewart, Scott H.; Kuklentz, Ashley; Miles, Sarah; Borg, Keith