Urgent need to improve screening and treatment of alcohol use disorder in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn113661-20241023-00345
- VernacularTitle:我国对酒精使用障碍的筛查与治疗亟需改善
- Author:
Jing LIU
1
;
Xuyi WANG
;
Min ZHAO
;
Yilang TANG
;
Wei HAO
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学附属北京安定医院 国家精神疾病医学中心 国家精神心理疾病临床医学研究中心，北京100088
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Alcohol-related disorders;
Alcohol use disorder;
Screening;
Early intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
2025;58(8):588-591
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has become a concerning public health issue in China. This commentary evaluates China′s current situation and challenges in the screening, intervention, and treatment of AUD. It highlights the need for improvement in early screening and intervention, evidence-based treatment, and diversifying therapeutic modalities and settings. Addressing critical issues, including inadequate screening, a shortage of trained professionals, limited treatment settings, and incomplete health insurance coverage, a series of strategies are proposed to enhance the overall standard of care for AUD treatment in China.
