The AUDIT comprises 10 questions designed to elicit honest self-reported information regarding the individual’s alcohol consumption over the preceding year. Each response is assigned a specific numeric value, which is summed to produce an overall score. A total score exceeding 8 indicates a pattern...
Four nurses piloted three instruments with the highest score and were interviewed on their experiences with using the AUDIT〤, TWEAK, and Five Shot. The AUDIT〤 was the easiest to use and score, and items were clear. Cognitive debriefings with 16 patients were conducted to verify clarity of ...
Logistic regression analysis based on that sample showed the ACI to be a better predictor of a total score of self-reported alcohol related problems than the CAGE questionnaire, thequantity-frequency index, subjective problem self-ratings and other selected descriptive factors (O'Hare and Tran, 1997...
Luxury taxes now refer more prevalently to “sinful” goods like tobacco, alcohol, and high-end automobiles. Excise Tax An excise tax is placed on an item depending on how much of the item is rather than its total value. For example, if you buy a gallon of gasoline, the government ...
A few examples we’ve published at 2ndKitchen include an entire series helping breweries and wineries offer curbside pickup, how to offer delivery, how to sell alcohol online, how to ship alcohol, how to make a reopening planning, etc. All of these are very relevant to our core audience,...
High-dose alcohol intoxication is commonly associated with impaired inhibition, but the boundary conditions, as well as associated neurocognitive/neuroanatomical changes have remained rather unclear. This study was motivated by the counterintuitive findi
To use an example, you’ll need a federal license if you intend to sell firearms, and you need a state license to sell alcohol. Local cities require a standard business license to operate in a certain area. Hiring a lawyer is not necessary to establish an LLC, but it is advisable to ...
Excise tax: Certain industries that deal with specific goods like alcohol, tobacco, fuel or other regulated products might be subject to excise taxes. These taxes are usually included in the product's price and are paid by the manufacturer, importer or distributor. International taxes: The company...
Imagine someone with alcohol use disorder who has been sober for two weeks, Torrance says. “They’re on their way to work, and the person who works in their favorite pub or bar comes out and says, ‘I have a free shot of tequila; please have it...’ It’s going to be very hard...
The CAGE has been used in numerous cultures worldwide, but often vigilant rendition is essential to maintain accurateness (Aertgeerts, et al., 2004). However, the CAGE presented with inferior performance than the AUDIT in recognizing alcohol use disorders amongst African American men, white women,...