Recognition of Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

• Interventions like brief counseling for problem drinking may be effective for reducing injuries Injuries in Problem Drinkers.
• Web/computer feedback and individual face-to-face feedback appear to be effective in reducing alcohol use, misuse and related problems over the immediate and medium term amongst university or college students Social Norms Interventions to Reduce Alcohol Misuse in University or College Students.

Other evidence summaries

Literature

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• Parker AJ, Marshall EJ, Ball DM. Diagnosis and management of alcohol use disorders. BMJ 2008 Mar 1;336(7642):496-501. [PubMed]