Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders ”Hey Doc Your Patient Might Be Drinking Too Much”
Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders ”Hey Doc Your Patient Might Be Drinking Too Much”
Identifying Alcohol Use Disorders ”Hey Doc Your Patient Might Be Drinking Too Much”
Monday 29th August 2022
Discover how to identify risky drinking with AUDIT-C, CRAFFT, and AUDIT tools on 'The Addiction Files' podcast. Essential listening for healthcare providers.
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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
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Get the buttons here!Spotting Alcohol Use Disorders: Insights from AUDIT-C, CRAFFT, and AUDIT Tools
I think we need to be careful and judicious when we counsel our female patients about alcohol use, letting them know that, you know, because we weigh less than men, we have more body fat than men do.
Imagine sitting in a doctor's office and wondering if your drinking habits might be a bit too much. In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Drs. Paula Cook and Darlene Petersen dive into the nitty-gritty of identifying alcohol use disorders. They break down the AUDIT-C, CRAFFT, and AUDIT tools, making it easier to understand how these assessments work in diagnosing Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) based on DSM-V criteria. But it's not just about the tools; it's about why they matter.
The hosts stress the importance of early screening and brief interventions, especially for teens and adults who might be struggling with alcohol use. They also touch on the often-overlooked medical consequences of drinking, such as the increased risk of violence from binge drinking. A key takeaway from this episode is the special attention needed when counseling female patients about alcohol use. Due to differences in body composition and metabolism, women can be more affected by alcohol than men. Drs.
Cook and Petersen provide valuable resources, including pamphlets from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), to help listeners educate themselves and others about alcohol use disorders. This episode is a goldmine for healthcare providers and anyone keen on understanding and tackling alcohol use disorders.