Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

A 10-item brief alcohol screening tool developed by the WHO to identify people in the United States whose alcohol consumption has become hazardous or harmful to their health, composed of items on consumption, dependence, and problems caused by alcohol

A patient questionnaire to screen for alcohol and substance use

Presents challenges and opportunities for improving behavioral health (including alcohol use disorder) in rural communities, with examples of ways to better integrate behavioral health and primary care and examples of policies for addressing behavioral health disorders

Provides an overview of patient registry requirements and options, and how to use them in conjunction with a primary care practice's electronic health record system

Part of a webinar series featuring sustainable strategies for primary care practices working to integrate behavioral health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Screening tool for pregnant women for alcohol, tobacco, substance use and violence

Compiles links to resources, tools, and information sheets aimed at helping primary care physicians integrate behavioral health services into patient care

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

Guidance on billing codes and documentation necessary for implementing SBIRT in medical settings

Provides three case studies for providers to practice conducting BNI