Experts highlight two key questions for identifying alcohol problems with high accuracy

Healthcare professionals can identify alcohol problems using two questions with an 87% accuracy rate. This method has been reliable for over ten years, according to a University of Leicester report from 2014. The two questions ask about drinking six or more alcoholic beverages in one sitting and consuming alcohol in the morning to calm nerves. The second question significantly improves diagnostic accuracy. Experts emphasize the importance of these questions in detecting binge drinking and dependency, especially among younger individuals. They note that higher alcohol consumption leads to increased tolerance and potential health risks.