Screening for Unhealthy Alcohol and Drug Use: Screening Tools and Guidance for Implementation-View Presentation

Video Transcription

Video Summary

Dr. Jennifer McNeely, an associate professor at the NYU School of Medicine, gave a presentation on the importance of screening for substance use in medical settings. She discussed different screening tools and their validity, including the TAPS tool, the NIAAA screening question for alcohol, and the NIDA quick screen. Dr. McNeely emphasized the need for regular screening in primary care settings, with a recommendation of once a year. She also highlighted the benefits of self-administered screening, including increased patient comfort and the ability to capture a wider range of substance use. Additionally, she presented a website resource for clinics to help plan and implement screening programs, addressing barriers such as provider knowledge and workflow issues. Dr. McNeely concluded by emphasizing the importance of screening for substance use and the potential impact it can have on improving patient care and reducing the stigma surrounding substance use. The webinar was organized by the American Psychiatric Association's Division of Research and the MNET Addiction Medicine Practice-Based Research Network.

Keywords

Dr. Jennifer McNeely

NYU School of Medicine

substance use screening

TAPS tool

NIAAA screening question

NIDA quick screen

primary care settings

self-administered screening

clinic screening programs