Implementation of a Hospital-Based Screening and Treatment Program for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Alcohol use is a major driver of preventable illness, injury, and early death, yet it often goes unrecognized in busy hospital settings. Many hospitalized patients with unhealthy alcohol use, including those with alcohol use disorder (AUD), never receive formal screening, brief counseling, or medication treatment. This study examined whether a comprehensive hospital-based program could close that gap and reduce alcohol-related risk.
