S5 E5: Alcohol Use - When Is It A Problem And What Can Be Done? (Part 1)

Dr. David Ryan shares Part 1 of his presentation from the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Alcohol Use Training Webinar. This session covers how to recognize when alcohol use becomes a concern, with an overview of screening tools, diagnostic criteria, and the neurobiology of addiction.

Dr. Ryan also discusses current drinking guidelines, population-level risks, and key points from the epidemiology of alcohol use. It’s a practical, evidence-based look at how providers can better identify and understand alcohol use disorder in clinical settings.

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