I thought this was interesting:
"The CDC found only one in four binge drinkers had ever discussed alcohol use with their doctor, despite drinking’s ties to health risks.
Overall, only one in six Americans said their doctor asked them about their alcohol intake."
I always thought the statistics for the number of Alcoholics in the U.S. were extremely low. I know a lot of people who binge. Me included. Never going out for just one. What is the point?
I am curious on how doctors would screen for alcohol abuse. If it is a questionnaire, I believe most people will not be truthful. Or, would it be through a blood screening test? I think it is standard that during annual health check-ups, your liver enzymes are tested anyway... not sure though...