This live session provides a focused, case-based overview of screening for substance use and delivering brief, clinically appropriate interventions, emphasizing early identification and next-step decision-making across care settings.
What This Includes
• Principles of universal and targeted screening for substance use
• Commonly used screening tools, including AUDIT, DAST/DART, CAGE, and SASQ
• Strengths and limitations of screening tools, including accuracy, time burden, and appropriate clinical use
• Core components of brief intervention, including feedback, discussion of health risks, and clear clinical recommendations
• Use of screening results to guide documentation, referral, and escalation of care
• Case-based application of screening and brief intervention across clinical settings
What to Expect
• Live, faculty-led instruction delivered in an interactive online format
• Case-based discussion highlighting real-world screening and next-step decisions
• Structured content aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas
• Emphasis on practical clinical workflow rather than in-depth counseling techniques
• Guidance on determining when brief intervention, referral, or additional treatment is indicated