August 5, 2025 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening and behavioral counseling interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use in adolescents and adults. Healthcare professionals should screen all adults and provide brief counseling to those engaging in risky or hazardous drinking. More research is needed to make a recommendation for or against screening and counseling in adolescents. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from August 5, 2025, through Tuesday, September 2, 2025, here.
