Ann M Mitchell and Irene Kane
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Title: Alcohol screening and brief intervention-works to reduce harm
Biography
Biography: Ann M Mitchell and Irene Kane
Abstract
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (Alcohol SBI) is a public health and evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent problematic use, abuse and dependence on alcohol. Th e Alcohol SBI model calls for inter professional, widespread and community-based screening for risky alcohol use behaviors to reduce alcohol exposed pregnancies (AEPs), fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and other negative health consequences. Healthcare providers cannot ignore the worldwide statistics which relate that alcohol misuse causes signifi cant morbidity and premature mortality among all patient populations. Th e question is: How can health care professionals assess the potential for or the presence of alcohol use in their patients? Th is workshop for both novice and experienced Alcohol SBI users will provide: An overview of alcohol use worldwide, a review of the Alcohol SBI process and a simulation exercise to practice alcohol screening and a brief intervention for a patient drinking at a risky or hazardous level. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to describe alcohol use worldwide, list the steps in the Alcohol SBI process and discuss the pros and cons of the simulation exercise.