1. Screening Instruments
Target Pop.
Total
Assessment
Setting
Name
AUDIT-C
(WHO)
Adults and adolescents
Validated in many cultures and languages 3
Identifies alcohol problem use. Can be used as a Pre-screen to identify persons in need of full screen/brief intervention. Can be self-administered, interview, or computerized
Different settings
AUDIT 10
Identifies alcohol problem use. Can be self-administered, interview, or computerized
DAST-10
Adults
To identify drug use problems in the past year. Can be self-administered or interview.
CRAFFT
Adolescents 6
To identify alcohol and drug abuse, risky behavior, and consequences of use
TWEAK
Pregnant Women 5
Risky drinking during pregnancy. Asks about number of drinks one can tolerate and related problems. Self-administered, interview, or computerized
Women’s Health Settings/ Services
T-ACE 4
Risky drinking during pregnancy. Interview
ASSIST 8
Hazardous, harmful, or dependent drug use, including injection drug use. Interview
Different Settings – Primary Care
Fagerstrom Test
Adults and Adolescents
Test for Nicotine Dependence
Different Settings