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Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

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A collection of tools and resources for managing unhealthy alcohol use in primary care, intended for use by providers, organizational leadership, other team members, and patients.

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What Is a Standard Drink?

Patient handout defining a standard drink and giving reasons patients should consider drinking less

Link
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fa42b5ba8363e397f02f9ae/t/61d47a00cb3a0c3882d07648/1641314817093/General_pocketcard_online_June2021.pdf
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
PDF

TAPS Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication, and Other Substance Use Tool (electronic)

Online version of TAPS that allows users to select patient or clinician and complete the assessment online;upon completion, offers risk levels for each substance, suggested actions, and additional resources
Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Patients
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

MyOwnHealthReport

A health behavior and mental health assessment for patients that allows them to answer questions about their health that can be integrated into clinic workflows, including the AUDIT-C
Format
Patient Form
Audience
Patients
Source
National Cancer Institute;Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality;Virginia Commonwealth University;University of Colorado School of Medicine
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

ReThink Your Drinking Video

Video about reducing stigma and talking to one's healthcare provider about alcohol use
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Patients
Source
Michael Evans and Reframe Health Films Inc.
Year
Resource Type
Video

Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines (PDF - 557 KB)

Patient pamphlet describing potential side effects and interactions that can occur from mixing alcohol with a list of commonly used prescription and over-the-counter medications
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Older Americans Behavioral Health Issue Brief 2: Alcohol Misuse and Abuse Prevention (PDF - 464 KB)

Describes alcohol use among older adults as a health issue, guidelines for alcohol use, the association of alcohol use with depression and anxiety, and SBIRT as a strategy for addressing unhealthy alcohol use among older adults
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Policymakers and Payers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Administration on Aging (AOA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Older Americans Behavioral Health Issue Brief 3: Screening and Preventive Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Psychoactive Medication Misuse/Abuse (PDF - 351 KB)

Provides information on risk factors for alcohol and psychoactive medication misuse among older adults, guidance, and resources for screening for unhealthy alcohol use among this population
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Policymakers and Payers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Administration on Aging (AOA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF