Primary Prevention of Chronic Disease Risk Factors. 6d. Decreased Hazardous and Harmful Drinking/Alcohol Use Decision Tree.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Primary prevention of chronic disease risk factors. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2008 Mar. 60 p. Primary Prevention of Chronic Disease Risk Factors 6d. Decreased Hazardous and Harmful Drinking/Alcohol Use Decision Tree Assess alcohol use using AUDIT tool Was a score of greater than or equal to 8 (men) or greater than or equal to 4 (women) indicated? Additional discussion Positive reinforcement Is overuse moderate or severe? Review goal: *Men fewer than 4 drinks/day or 14 per week. *Women fewer than 3 drinks/day or 7 per week. Severe overuse Moderate overuse Assess readiness to change Assess readiness to change Advise and assist Short discussion Refer to specialized program Schedule follow-up office assessment All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.