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Clinical conditions to suspect AUD |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Follow-up: Repeat metabolic workup as clinically indicated, review alcohol consumption/AUDIT score in 3/12  \u003Cbr>Physiologic and behavioural /\u003Cbr>addictions management (DO BOTH)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| |  |  | \u003Cbr>|  |  | \u003Cbr>Up~~dated:: May 16 ~~,~~ 2024 ~~Page 1 of 28 |\n\nPATHWAY PRIMER  \nAlcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is described as an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. 1  \nSeventy-five per cent of adult Canadians consume alcohol.2 Most Canadians drink alcohol responsibly; however, alcohol can cause harm to the consumer and, at times, to those around them.  \nAlcohol is reported as a leading cause of preventable death, disability, and social issues. Certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, injuries, and violence have been associated with alcohol use. Alcohol is reported as a leading cause of preventable death, disability, and social issues. Certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, injuries, and violence have been associated with alcohol use. In 2020, more than 17,000 deaths in Canada were attributable to alcohol , with $6.27 billion spent on alcohol related health care costs.”3  \nAlcohol sales and intake are rising; the COVID-19 pandemic increased alcohol consumption.  \nBefore the pandemic, one in five adult Canadians consistently exceeded the recommended guidelines. After the pandemic, one in five adult Canadians report exceeding them.4  \nCanada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH) was published in 2023. This document replaces the previous Low Risk Drinking Guidelines (LRDG) .3 These guidelines state:  \n• The risk of harm from alcohol is low for individuals who consume two standard drinks or less per week  \n• Risk rises to moderate for three to six drinks per week and increasingly high beyond seven drinks per week  \n• Consuming more than two drinks on one occasion increases the risk of harm to self and others, including injuries and violence  \nPrimary care providers are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care; screening for AUD can help identify patients who may be at risk. General triggers that may cause a practitioner to suspect AUD might include:  \n• A history of increased alcohol use  \n• A history of AUD  \n• Social or occupational problems  \n• Lab abnormalities  \n• Medical or psychiatric comorbid conditions  \nThere are effective supports and treatments available to patients with AUD.  \nThis pathway aims to provide a standardized, evidence-based, easy-to-use algorithm for identifying and managing AUD in primary care and was developed and reviewed through a collaboration of family medicine, hepatology, addictions medicine, and other primary care and specialty care providers. It is meant to help identify those patients at risk, indicate what investigations are recommended, provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments/supports, and determine when specialty care might be needed.  \nThe pathway is meant for use with adult patients. It does not apply to pregnant or breastfeeding women or youth.  \nPregnant women are advised to not drink alcohol during pregnancy as it can cause birth defects and developmental disabilities in the baby. Recommendations for breastfeeding women can be found in the patient resources section.  \nAlthough alcohol is the most common substance used by young people, much of its usage is in the form of binge drinking. Additionally, even for the same alcohol consumption, the risk of adverse outcomes is higher for youth than adults.5 Resources available for youth alcohol disorders are listed in the provider resources section.  \nEXPANDED DETAILS  \n1. Clinical conditions to suspect AUD 6","cbCaitkgDBgavou2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitkgDBgavou2","pdf",2397514,28,"English","# Pathway Primer\n## Clinical conditions to suspect AUD\n## Primary care triggers and screening\n## Alcohol guidance and risk thresholds\n## Supports, treatments, and referral considerations","[{\"question\":\"What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) as defined in this pathway?\",\"answer\":\"AUD is described as an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.\"},{\"question\":\"Which situations should make a primary care provider suspect AUD?\",\"answer\":\"Suspicion can be raised by increased alcohol use history, past AUD, social or occupational problems, lab abnormalities, medical or psychiatric comorbid conditions, and associated clinical conditions and injuries.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the pathway apply to all populations?\",\"answer\":\"The pathway is meant for adult patients and does not apply to pregnant or breastfeeding women or youth. 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