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. 1992 Feb;156(2):166–171.

Screening and diagnosis of alcoholism in the primary care setting.

K A Bradley 1
PMCID: PMC1003192  PMID: 1536066

Abstract

As many as 20% of patients seeing their primary physicians may suffer from alcohol abuse and dependence. Often the problem goes unrecognized. In this article I summarize what is known regarding the natural history, risk factors, and available screening techniques for alcoholism. Ultimately, a diagnosis of alcoholism is based on a patient's history, and there are various approaches to obtaining a thorough alcohol history and overcoming patient denial regarding an alcohol problem. Primary physicians have an important role in educating patients about alcoholism.

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