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A survey of drinking patterns during medical school
A J Kuzel1, R H Schwartz, M G Luxenberg
1Department of Family Practice, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond 23298.
Southern Medical Journal
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Medical students commonly use alcohol, with some exhibiting alcohol abuse. While drinking may decrease in medical school, routine screening and intervention are recommended for at-risk students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Alcohol use is prevalent among medical students, with 7-17% showing patterns of abuse.
- Physician impairment due to alcoholism is a significant concern, estimated at 10%.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess alcohol abuse prevalence in medical students.
- To examine drinking patterns before and during medical school.
- To evaluate the current screening practices for alcohol abuse in medical schools.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 263 junior and senior medical students.
- Utilized the CAGE questionnaire for screening alcohol abuse.
- Analyzed drinking frequency and intensity before and during medical school.
Main Results:
- Student alcohol abuse prevalence aligns with previous findings.
- Medical students reported drinking less heavily and frequently after entering medical school.
- Only 4.2% of students reported being asked about alcohol or drug abuse by school officials.
Conclusions:
- Routine administration of alcohol screening instruments in medical schools is suggested.
- Education and minimal intervention strategies should be employed for at-risk students.
- Early identification and intervention can mitigate potential physician impairment due to alcoholism.
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