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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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Readiness Ruler (PDF - 166 KB)

A 2-question tool that helps providers assess patient readiness for behavior change using a 1-10 scale
Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Medical Providers
Patients
Source
Case Western Reserve University
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide (PDF - 412 KB)

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

Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Year
Resource Type
PDF

"We Ask Everyone" SBIRT Poster (PDF - 186 KB)

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

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Source
SBIRT Indiana
Resource Type
Web Page

Alcohol Policy Information System

Provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels
Format
Web Page
Audience
Communities
Patients
Policymakers and Payers
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Resource Type
Web Page

Alcohol Use Disorder

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)
Format
Web Page
Audience
Patients
Families
Communities
Source
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Resource Type
Web Page

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Provides information on available mental health or substance use treatment services by allowing users to search by Zip Code
Format
Web Page
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Resource Type
Web Page

HHS Telehealth – For Patients

Provides general information about telehealth, how to talk with a doctor about telehealth options; finding telehealth options through insurance, federally qualified health centers, and other sources; COVID-19 self-assessment tools; a digital telehealth directory and emergency hotlines
Format
Web Page
Audience
Families
Communities
Patients
Source
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Resource Type
Web Page

Office for the Advancement of Telehealth: Telehealth Programs

This web page provides telehealth resources and programs available through the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth in the HRSA, including grant programs and services available in rural areas.

Format
Web Page
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Organizational Leadership
Patients
Policymakers and Payers
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Source
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Resource Type
Web Page