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Alcohol Risk Education

Explore courses and clinical resources designed to help healthcare professionals identify heavy drinking, reduce alcohol-related risks, and support meaningful reductions in alcohol use.


About the Education

Excessive alcohol use contributes to approximately 178,000 deaths annually in the United States, making it a leading cause of preventable death. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in screening, early intervention, patient education, and supporting meaningful reductions in alcohol use. 

This education provides evidence-based tools and strategies to enhance clinical confidence, address gaps in training, and promote prevention and early intervention. It is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, social workers, and counselors seeking practical guidance for addressing alcohol-related risk in diverse care settings.

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  • Supporting Patients in Reducing Alcohol-Related Risks
    Contains 5 Component(s)

    This 2-hour, self-paced online course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to identify unhealthy alcohol use, engage patients in nonjudgmental conversations, and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.

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ASAM Clinical Tips: Reducing Alcohol-Related Risks

This microlearning video series focuses on reducing alcohol-related risks through short clinical insights, real-world case examples, family engagement strategies, and expert guidance to support patients in making safer choices and improving health outcomes.

  • Key Clinical Strategies for Reducing Alcohol-Related Mortality and Morbidity: (Video: 9 min 55 sec) Dr. Michael Weaver highlights key clinical strategies for reducing alcohol-related mortality and morbidity. The video reviews health risks associated with alcohol use, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, and emphasizes that reducing alcohol consumption, even without complete abstinence, can lead to meaningful health benefits.
  • Family Member Engagement in Alcohol Use Reduction and Recovery: (Video: 12 min 21 sec) Dr. Sarah Bagley explores how thoughtful family engagement can support alcohol use reduction and recovery. The video highlights why family involvement matters, illustrates practical approaches through clinical scenarios, and emphasizes patient-centered strategies that respect confidentiality and autonomy. 
  • Alcohol and Health Risks Clinical Cases: (Video: 12 min 34 sec) Dr. Akhil Anand explains the science behind the relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer risk and discusses strategies for addressing this topic with patients. This video explores three clinical scenarios and reviews common patient beliefs about alcohol, along with effective ways to respond to them.
Resource Guide

The resource guide for healthcare providers, is designed to support effective conversations about alcohol use, reduce heavy drinking, and strengthen patient engagement in evidence-based treatment.

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Acknowledgement 

This content has been made available in part by an unrestricted educational grant from the Scaife Family Foundation. No input or influence from the Scaife Family Foundation was included in the development of the educational content. As an ACCME Provider, ASAM follows the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence for Accredited Continuing Education stating that owners and employees of ineligible companies are excluded from participating as planners or faculty, and must not be allowed to influence or control any aspect of the planning, delivery, or evaluation of accredited continuing education.