Random screening for drink problems

FAMILY doctors are to randomly screen patients for drink problems in a Government-funded pilot study to reduce alcohol abuse.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2002 - 01:00
Fionnuala Quinlan

One GP in each health board area is taking part in the study, the first of its kind in Ireland.

International research has shown that 20% of visitors to GP clinics are problem drinkers and those experiencing difficulties with alcohol consult their family doctor twice as often as the general public.

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