1.) Ask every patient about alcohol using a simple 4-question screening tool (CAGE-AID).
2.) For patients with unhealthy drinking levels, provide clear, personalized advice about cutting down or abstaining. 3 Set mutually acceptable goals – involve your patient.
4.) Offer advice, information, and treatment referrals. Prescribe medication if indicated.
5.) Provide regular follow-up to support efforts to reduce or stop drinking.
Download the CHI – Brief Intervention for Alcohol Problems: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/chi/chi25-10.pdf
To access the City Health Information website and to browse past issues, visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/chi/chi.shtml
