The use of addictive substances, especially legal addictive substances such as alcohol and nicotine, but also illegal addictive substances, is significantly widespread in the Czech population, and problems related to the use of addictive substances can be observed in adults of any age.
A doctor of any specialization regularly meets with patients who are affected by addiction issues to varying degrees in their practice, and thanks to their expertise, they have the opportunity to reveal the possible risk of developing addiction during a conversation with the patient and motivate the patient to solve their problem. Patients who use addictive substances visit primary care and emergency departments more often than patients who do not use addictive substances. The doctor in these facilities is thus an important point in the health and social care system for identifying problems associated with substance use and initiating brief intervention.
In collaboration with other experts, we have therefore prepared an electronic publication on addiction issues for doctors and medical students. The aim of the book is to provide readers with a simple way to detect problematic substance use in patients in routine clinical practice through screening and how to implement a brief intervention for patients at risk.
The e-book can be downloaded under the following link: Addiction issues in medical practice_Malinovská Brož_2024
I have been working in the field of addiction counselling for more than 10 years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Addictology from the First Faculty of Medicine and a degree in General Medicine from the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. In my research, I focus on preventive medicine and epidemiology.
In my work with clients, I combine evidence-based knowledge with a holistic approach to mental health. My medical background enables me to understand the broader clinical context and to better support each client’s individual needs.
