Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

Summarizes a randomized clinical trial of the HERA web-based program for facilitating SBIRT for alcohol and other drug use

Compared the AUDIT-C and AUDIT in HIV infected and uninfected men, finding both tools performed similarly in both populations for identifying risky drinking, alcohol dependence, and UAU

Checklist used after a high AUDIT-C score to engage a patient in dialogue on alcohol and other drug-related symptoms; provides guidance on assessing the severity of an alcohol and/or other drug use disorder

Discusses a primary care intervention in which patients with hypertension and/or diabetes received alcohol SBI and medications for alcohol use disorders

Demonstrates nurse using a single question prescreen for at-risk alcohol use and/or substance use with a motivational interviewing approach during a patient vital signs check

Outlines the main finding from the Community Preventive Services Task Force Systematic Review that recommends electronic screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing self-reported excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems among intervention participants

Describes findings from case studies of remote patient monitoring and lessons learned, including the importance of promoting a culture of openness, using a team-based approach, gaining leadership buy-in, and minimizing barriers for implementation

TAP that describes the core elements of SBIRT programs and provides general administrative and managerial information about implementing SBIRT services

Guides behavioral health organizations through assessing readiness to adopt telehealth

Comprehensive set of guidelines on the placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions