New BRFSS Brief Released: Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention, New York State Adults, 2022

The New York State Department of Health is pleased to announce the release of a new report based on the data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The report, “Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention, New York State Adults, 2022,” presents data on New York State adults’ reported receipt of alcohol screening and brief intervention at their most recent routine health checkup. Alcohol screening and brief intervention is an evidence-based tool for reducing excessive alcohol consumption in adults recommended for use with all adults being seen in primary healthcare settings. This report is intended to highlight current use of this best practice and highlight disparities.