UK psychiatrist Max Pemberton is warning about a "middle-aged drinking epidemic." zinkevych - stock.adobe.com Here’s another reason to try “Sober October” — a UK psychiatrist is warning about a ...

The AUDIT questionnaire is designed to help in the self-assessment of alcohol consumption and to identify any implications for the person's health and wellbeing, now and in the future. It consists of ...

Alcohol breath tests, commonly called breathalyzers, measure blood alcohol content (BAC). The more intoxicated a person is, the higher their BAC. This test is often used by law enforcement to ...

Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites in your system long after you’ve had your last drink. When your body processes alcohol, it produces alcohol metabolites. These metabolites stick around in ...

BASICS is a program offered by Student Wellness and Health Promotion that helps you explore your alcohol and drug use in a non-judgmental environment. The program's goal is to reduce risky behavior ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Single question screen IDs drug, alcohol abuse Asking about alcohol and drug use in the past year helps identify problems in primary care patients. HealthDay News — Asking patients single screening ...