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Background and aims
There is a higher prevalence of unhealthy alcohol use among Indigenous populations, but there have been few studies of the effectiveness of screening and treatment in primary health care. Over 24 months, we tested whether a model of service‐wide support could increase screening and any alcohol treatment.
Design
Cluster‐randomized trial with 24‐month implementation (12 months...
Background and aims
Alcohol use increases throughout adolescence. Emergency department (ED) attendance is an opportunity for alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI), which is effective for adults. This trial evaluated the effectiveness and cost‐effectiveness of ASBI compared with screening alone (SA) in high‐risk adolescents.
Design, Setting and Participants
Multi‐centre, three‐group, single‐blind,...
Background and Aims
Although screening for unhealthy alcohol use is becoming more common, severe alcohol use disorders (AUDs) associated with the most severe medical and socio‐economic sequelae still often go unidentified in primary care. To improve identification of severe AUDs and aid clinical decision‐making, we aimed to identify a threshold of heavy drinking days (HDDs) associated with severe...
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