Practitioner Tool Kit - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

The following resources are intended to support Primary Care Physicians and other Medical Providers in assessment, management, and referral of patients diagnosed with alcohol or other drug abuse.

Screening and Brief Intervention

• Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - Screening Tool
• How to Intervene Around Alcohol Use or At-Risk Drinking

Narcotic & Prescription Management

• Tips for Addressing Potential Medication Abuse in Pain Patients
• NIDA Info Facts: Prescription Pain and Other Medications

Additional Resources

• Referring to a Behavioral Specialist
• Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
• Pocket Guide to Helping People Who Drink Too Much
• Drug Addiction Treatment Methods
• Drug Addiction Treatment Medications
• National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism