Criteria for Alcohol Abuse:If 1 or more criteria are met a diagnosis of alcohol abuse can be made. 1)Role failure. 2)Risk of bodily harm. 3)Run-ins with the law. 4)Relationship trouble.
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CURRENT LESSON OBJECTIVES
- List the 4 questions use in the CAGE questionnaire to screen for problem drinkers.
- Describe the use of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
- Interpret the scoring of the AUDIT and other screening instruments.
- List the 7 criteria used for making a diagnosis of alcohol dependence.
- What are the 4 criteria for alcohol abuse?
- Define the terms hazardous alcohol use and harmful alcohol use.
- List physical signs and laboratory tests that assist in making a diagnosis.
- List brief interventions for alcohol use disorders and 5 behavioral therapies.
- What are the medications used to treat alcohol dependence?
- What strategies can individuals use to reduce drinking?
- List self help groups useful in the treatment of alcohol problems.
- 12. Describe the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous (AA) and the factors involved
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