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2014

Adult

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, The George Washington University

Mental and Social Health

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Treatment Preferences Among Problem Drinkers In Primary Care., Daniel Z Lieberman, Anne Cioletti, Suena H Massey, Rochelle S Collantes, Brad B Moore Jun 2014

Treatment Preferences Among Problem Drinkers In Primary Care., Daniel Z Lieberman, Anne Cioletti, Suena H Massey, Rochelle S Collantes, Brad B Moore

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: Alcohol misuse is common among primary care patients, yet many do not receive treatment because doctors believe problem drinkers are "in denial," or are unwilling to change their drinking habits. The real problem, however, may be that patients are being offered treatment modalities that do not meet their needs. This study was designed to measure the acceptability of various treatment options among drinkers who were currently not receiving treatment.

METHOD: Patients in a primary care clinic were given a self-report questionnaire that included: (1) the Alcohol Use Disorders Questionnaire, (2) a measure of readiness to change drinking behavior, and …