Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

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

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

A 2-question tool that helps providers assess patient readiness for behavior change using a 1-10 scale

Guide for primary care physicians that offers an evidence-based approach to screening, assessing, and treating AUDs in general healthcare settings; includes the single alcohol screening question (SASQ) and the AUDIT-C and appendices of clinician and patient support materials

Poster for primary care settings to help normalize asking about alcohol and substance use during the visit

Patient handout to educate about alcohol and drug use during pregnancy as a supplement to a brief intervention

Provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels

Webpage that provides general information on alcohol use disorder and its diagnostic criteria based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

Provides information about unhealthy alcohol use, and includes the AUDIT-C screening tool, tips for cutting down on alcohol use, and additional resources

Provides information on available mental health or substance use treatment services by allowing users to search by Zip Code