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Learning Objectives
Review facts about the history, costs, and prevalence of alcohol use and abuse.
Define moderate drinking and take a history of alcohol use as defined by the standard drink equivalency.
Identify benefits reported in the literature for moderate alcohol consumption.
Distinguish between genetic and environmental risk and protective factors for developing alcohol problems.
Describe clinical characteristics of alcohol use disorder, intoxication, and withdrawal.
List complications associated with alcohol use disorders.
Recognize mental problems associated with alcohol use disorders.
Discuss screening instruments for detecting alcohol use disorders, including considerations for non-English-proficient patients.
Explain brief intervention efficacy and techniques.
Describe and evaluate treatment modalities.