4 Ps[1] |
Parents: Did any of your parents have a problem with alcohol or other drug use? |
Partner: Does your partner have a problem with alcohol or drug use? |
Past: In the past, have you had difficulties in your life because of alcohol or other drugs, including prescription medications? |
Present: In the past month, have you drunk any alcohol or used other drugs? |
Scoring: Any "yes" should trigger further questions. |
NIDA Quick Screen[2] |
Screen your patients |
Step 1. Use the NIDA Quick Screen to ask the patient about past-year drug use |
Step 2. Ask the patient about lifetime drug use |
Step 3. Determine risk level |
Step 4. Depending on risk level: Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange |
CRAFFT – Substance Abuse Screen for Adolescents and Young Adults[3] |
C Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven by someone (including yourself) who was high or had been using alcohol or drugs? |
R Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better about yourself, or fit in? |
A Do you ever use alcohol or drugs while you are by yourself or ALONE? |
F Do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or drugs? |
F Do your FAMILY or friends ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use? |
T Have you ever gotten in TROUBLE while you were using alcohol or drugs? |
Scoring: Two or more positive items indicate the need for further assessment. |
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