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A 4 page research paper that discusses how a family nurse practitioner should address a case scenario that is indicative of alcohol abuse. DSM-IV criteria is discussed, along with suggestions for diagnostic instruments and interventions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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out of college due to her poor grades and she also admits to binge drinking 3 to 4 times per week, as well as drinking 2 o 3 beers on
weekends. While she also admits to driving while intoxicated, she does not see this as a problem and says that she has been drinking to this extent for about 3
months. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by American Psychiatric Association, defines alcohol abuse as "A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment
or distress," which is manifested by one or more of specific criteria during a 12-month period (Alcohol Abuse, 2007). The first criteria refers to "failure to fulfill major role obligations"
(Alcohol Abuse, 2007). As Jennifers grades have suffered to the extent that she has had to drop out of college, this condition applies. Also the admission that she drives while
under the influence of alcohol applies to the DSM-IV second criteria, which refers to the clients substance abuse resulting in situations that are "physically hazardous" (Alcohol Abuse, 2007) .
Because young adults do not generally identify themselves as having an alcohol problem, proactive screening is required (Monti, Tevyaw and Borsari, 2004). Elevated blood test results provide indication of
"chronic, heavy drinking" (Enoch and Goldman, 2002, p. 192). According to government standards, a woman is at-risk for heavy drinking when she typically consumes more than 1 drink per day,
7 drinks per week, or more than 3 weeks per occasion (Enoch and Goldman, 2002). There are several brief screening instruments that can be used to identify problem drinking and
alcoholism. Of these, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is considered to be the most accurate (Enoch and Goldman, 2002). Saitz (2005) recommends using the CAGE questionnaire as well. The
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