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16FEATUREUse Disorder Identification Test %u2013 Concise) that is typically completed within seconds to minutes (paper or online (Change4Health - e-alcohol screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) versions in Chinese and English are available) while waiting to see the doctor.No room for complacency Effective reduction of alcohol harm is best achieved by implementing WHO%u2019s SAFER packagevi which describes 5 best buys. These involve raising alcohol tax, limiting alcohol availability, restricting alcohol marketing, enforcing drink driving laws and screening/treating alcohol use disorders. Family physicians play a pivotal role in helping drinkers cut down on drinking and informing the public about health and social risk of drinking. Here are a few take home messages for your patients %u2013 %u2022No form or amount of alcohol consumption is risk-free. %u2022Drinking in moderation is NOT protective of the heartvii. %u2022Alcohol consumption harms the drinker as well as others.%u2022Non-drinkers should not start drinking. %u2022Drinkers should be informed and supported to reduce and stop drinking altogether.Referencei.Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2020 WHOiiAlcohol WHO fact sheetiiiCentre for Health Protection - Health Behaviour Survey 2023ivAlcohol screening and brief intervention - A guide for use in primary care CHPvchange4health - Alcohol Fails DHviSAFER package, WHOviiWHF-Policy-Brief-Alcohol.pdf World Heart FederationScores%u226520Scores16-19Scores8-15%u2022 Your drinking is already causing you many problems and you could be alcohol dependent.%u2022 You should definitely stop or reduce your drinking under the help of professionals.%u2022 You need referral to specialist for more evaluation and treatment.%u2022 You are at increased risk of harming your health as a result of drinking.%u2022 You should cut down your drinking.%u2022 Your doctor can help you.%u2022 Your drinking is causing damage to your physical and mental health.%u2022 It is best to cut down but you may need some professional support before you try to do this. Please talk to your doctor.Scores1-7%u2022 Try to drink less or abstain for preventing cancer and other diseases.%u2022 If you drink, limit to 2 alcohol units for men and 1 for women a day.%u2022 Complete abstinence, if you have medical conditions, are taking medications, are operating a vehicle or machinery, are pregnant, or are underage.Lower-riskDrinkingIncreasingRiskHarmfulDrinkingProbableDependenceCounselling tips and treatment services for referral can be found on DH%u2019s Change for Health websitev.%u201cSubmissions of articles to Feature / Family Doctors Column / Young Doctors Column with up to 1200 words are always welcome. Options of College Souvenirs or Gift vouchers will be given as a token of appreciation if the articles are selected for publication. Email: FPLinks@hkcfp.org.hk%u201d