Screening for Problem Drinking at the Doctor’s Office Saves Money

Alcohol, News, Prevention, Research, Screening, Substance Use

A 10-minute screening and talk with a doctor about problem drinking can be extremely cost-effective for the health system, according to a recent review published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. However, only 8.7% of problem drinkers report receiving such screening or advice from their doctors. The systematic review looked at data from randomized…

Online Alcohol Screening Tools Help Employers Save Money

Alcohol, Prevention, Screening, Workplace

According to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, alcohol-related productivity loss to employers costs $134 billion annually. However, an article on the Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems website reports that those employers who invest in screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems can receive a return on investment of at least 215%. A 2006 study…