I'm writing because I want people to know that National Alcohol Screening Day is a time to get answers to questions about alcohol. If any of your readers are concerned about a loved one or are looking ...

The start of a new year often comes with a fresh reset, and for many people that means trying Dry January, a month-long break ...

An alcohol urine test involves a lab testing a person’s urine sample for the presence of alcohol. Three types of this test exist. One measures unmetabolized alcohol, while the others measure two of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The USPSTF recommends that primary care providers assess for unhealthy use of alcohol and offer behavioral counseling interventions in patients ≥18 years of age. In an assessment of evidence ...

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 ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said today that clinicians should screen pregnant women and adults older than 18 years for alcohol use, and that the evidence is insufficient on screening and ...

Alcohol misuse is common and accounts for about as much death and disability globally as tobacco and hypertension. 1 More than 8% of the US population experience alcohol abuse or dependence, 2 and an ...

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 ...