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. 2014 Sep;63(9):524-30.

Unhealthy drug use: how to screen, when to intervene

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Unhealthy drug use: how to screen, when to intervene

Aleksandra Zgierska et al. J Fam Pract. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Recognizing and helping patients at risk for a substance use disorder doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Here’s how to make screening and implementing a brief intervention a routine part of care.

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