Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources
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.
Diffusion of Innovations in Service Organizations: Systematic Review and Recommendations
Efficacy and Safety of Naltrexone and Acamprosate in the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: A Systematic Review
Medical Management Treatment Manual: Clinical and Research Guide for Medically Trained Clinicians Providing Pharmacotherapy as Part of the Treatment for Alcohol Dependence
Training Medical Providers To Conduct Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions
A Sound Investment: Identifying and Treating Alcohol Problems
Describes expense and potential cost savings of screening for and treating unhealthy alcohol use
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Includes 10 items to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related behaviors. Item 3 of this screening tool is intended to be adapted to align with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) drinking guidelines for adults in the United States
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: Guidelines for Use in Primary Care, Second Edition
Describes how to use the AUDIT in primary care to identify people with hazardous and harmful patterns of alcohol consumption; includes the international version in both interview and self-report format
Alcohol-Screening Instruments for Pregnant Women (NIAAA Review)
Brief Intervention for Hazardous and Harmful Drinking: A Manual for use in Primary Care
Manual for primary care and other providers on how to conduct brief interventions for patients with or at risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs); used in conjunction with WHO’s companion manual The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test: Guidelines for Use in Primary Care on how to screen for alcohol-related problems using the AUDIT-C and AUDIT”.