Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Alcohol screening scores and medication nonadherence.
Medication nonadherence is common and is associated with adverse outcomes. Alcohol misuse may be a risk factor for nonadherence; however, evidence is limited. ⋯ Alcohol misuse, as measured by a brief screening questionnaire, was associated with increased risk for medication nonadherence.