Alcohol history Flashcards
History
Do you drink alcohol/have you ever drunk alcohol?
Duration
When did you start drinking?
How long have you been drinking for/How long did you drink for?
Amount
How much do you drink on a standard night?
Do you have any nights/days when you have 6 or more drinks?
Has the amount changed over time?
Type
What do you drink? (wine/beer/spirits)
Dependance
Do you ever feel the need to drink?
How often in the last year have you failed to do something expected of you because of your drinking?
Do you ever feel the need to have a drink to start the day?
Context
When do you usually drink?
How often during the last year have you had the feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
Has anyone been injured because of your drinking?
Attempts to quit
Have you ever tried to reduce your alcohol consumption?
Why did you start drinking again?
Current motivation to Quit
Are you thinking about reducing your alcohol consumption?
Health effects
Does drinking affect your health?
Has anyone commented on your drinking habits?
Question order
Signpost Alcohol History Duration Amount Type Qualitative Dependence Context Attempts to Quit Current motivation to Quit Health Effects
Signposting
I ask everybody about alcohol…or when someone presents with …. I always ask about alcohol
Confidentiality
Obviously everything that you tell me is completely confidential
