In this episode of Everyday Medicine, host Dr. Christopher Chiu speaks with Dr. Dan Jonas, the Division Director of General Internal Medicine at Ohio State University, about screening for alcohol use disorder. The discussion covers the prevalence and impact of unhealthy alcohol use in the U.S., the importance of screening in primary care, and effective screening tools like the single alcohol screening question and the AUDIT-C. They also delve into the STUN (Stop Unhealthy Alcohol Use Now) trials, which explore strategies to improve the implementation of screening and brief counseling for alcohol use in primary care settings. Dr. Jonas emphasizes the significant benefits of these interventions and offers practical advice for integrating screening into routine patient visits.

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Medicine

00:32 Meet Dr. Dan Jonas

00:41 Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

02:28 Screening Tools and Recommendations

06:25 Implementing Screening in Primary Care

08:24 The STUN Trials

13:33 Key Takeaways and Resources

16:42 Conclusion and Farewell