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Implementation of a Hospital-Based Screening and Treatment Program for Unhealthy Alcohol Use

  • By

  • Jananie Ramesh

  • Christopher Moriates

  • John Embers

  • Alanna Boulton

  • Nicole Kluz

  • Rachel Holliman

  • Frances Ibarra

  • Ohenewaa Dede-Bamfo

  • Patrick Chang

  • Mary Velasquez

  • Michael Pignone

  • May 14, 2026

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    Unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) is prevalent and often untreated, significantly impacting cardiovascular, liver health, and cancer risk.

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    Hospitalization presents a critical opportunity to identify and treat UAU, especially among patients with severe disease and co-morbidities.

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    The STIR model combines screening, treatment initiation, and referral, showing promise for improving outcomes in hospitalized patients with UAU.

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    A clinical protocol was implemented in a Texas hospital to screen and manage UAU, utilizing social workers as substance use navigators.

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    The program aimed to initiate evidence-based medications for UAU and ensure outpatient follow-up, focusing on high-risk patients.

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Implementation of a Hospital-Based Screening and Treatment Program for Unhealthy Alcohol Use

  • by Jananie Ramesh, Christopher Moriates, John Embers, Alanna Boulton, Nicole Kluz, Rachel Holliman, Frances Ibarra, Ohenewaa Dede-Bamfo, Patrick Chang, Mary Velasquez, Michael Pignone

  • May 14, 2026

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