Patient Resources
Download, print, or save any of the following resources to give to patients
JAMA Patient Reference
Information for patients from a reliable source.
Alcohol Use Tracker
Click for printable trackers for both alcohol intake and for triggers that patients should avoid to reduce alcohol intake
Try the phone apps “Drinkers Helper” (English) or “Sideal” (Spanish) for tracking, too!
Adult Educational Handout
Information on risky drinking, consequences of risky drinking, and signs of alcohol use disorder
Online Modules
NIH offers online support for patients with learning modules, tools to fill out on their own, and help with setting goals. Best for motivated patients with home internet connection. Link that can be copied into patient after visit summary/care plan:
https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Default.aspx
Harmful Interactions
A booklet of information for patients about what medications interact with alcohol (including OTCs.)
Virginia Unhealthy Alcohol Patient Pamphlet
Information for patients to identify unhealthy alcohol use, mechanisms to reduce drinking, and track alcohol intake