This guide is written for primary care & mental health clinicians. It has been produced by the Nat. Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA) with guidance from physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, & clinical researchers. Contents: Changes in the 2005 Clinician's Guide; How to Screen & Conduct a Brief Intervention; How to Screen for Heavy Drinking; How to Assess for Alcohol Use Disorders; How to Conduct a Brief Intervention; Support Materials; & FAQ. Also includes A Pocket Guide for Alcohol Screening & Brief Intervention.Ó Illustrations.

This respected text from the American Society of Addiction Medicine is valuable for all physicians and mental-health personnel who specialize in addiction medicine and who treat patients with addiction disorders. The chapters blend scientific principles underlying addiction with the practical essentials of clinical addiction medicine. Many of the contributors are affiliated with leading government agencies that study addiction and its science, such as the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The book will appeal to a wide and interdisciplinary range of professionals, especially those with interest or duties relating to addiction-related disorders, and in particular physicians seeking certification status via either the American Board of Addiction Medicine or the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text.