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Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

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A collection of tools and resources for managing unhealthy alcohol use in primary care, intended for use by providers, organizational leadership, other team members, and patients.

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Alcohol Facts and Statistics

Provides statistics on alcohol use and alcohol use disorder in the United States
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Interrupted Memories: Alcohol-Induced Blackouts (PDF - 232 KB)

An overview of alcohol-induced blackouts, including the different types, causes, and associated consequences
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Web Page
Audience
Patients
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Options for People Who Are Thinking About Their Drinking (PDF - 1.19 MB)

Decision aid that offers information to patients about options for caring for their alcohol use and guides them through making a decision that is right for them, ending with a worksheet for discussions with primary care providers

Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Source
Kaiser Permanente
Year
Resource Type
PDF

"We Ask Everyone" Alcohol Exam Room Patient Poster

Educational poster for display in patient exam room about why providers ask everyone about alcohol use

Link
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa42b5ba8363e397f02f9ae/t/61d4760fa194b64e55a049f2/1641313808155/WeAskEveryone_June2021.pdf
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
PDF

"We Ask Everyone" Alcohol Exam Room Patient Poster (Spanish)

Educational poster in Spanish for display in patient exam room about why providers ask everyone about alcohol use

Link
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa42b5ba8363e397f02f9ae/t/61d478b189c4bf342f61c7ba/1641314483005/WeAskEveryone_Spanish_June2021.pdf
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Hangovers (PDF - 274 KB)

Overview of hangover symptoms, causes, and remedies
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Web Page
Audience
Patients
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Lower Risk Drinking Limits (PDF - 132 KB)

Educational poster for display in medical settings to educate patients about lower risk drinking limits

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Lower Risk Drinking Limits (Spanish)

Educational poster for display in medical settings to educate Spanish-speaking patients about lower risk drink limits

Link
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa42b5ba8363e397f02f9ae/t/639380646171596d4a89af66/1670611044984/Lower+Risk+Drink+Limits+Poster_SpanishJune2021.pdf
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
PDF