Brief alcohol counseling for women veterans in primary care
This study tests a short counseling program for women veterans who drink alcohol in ways that may affect their health. The program is offered during primary care visits at the Syracuse VA and aims to help reduce unhealthy drinking.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran
- You have had a primary care visit at the Syracuse VA or one of its clinics in the past year
- You identify as a woman or use the women's primary care services
- You have unhealthy alcohol use, as indicated by a score of 7 or higher on a standard screening test (AUDIT)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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