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Take advantage of NIDAMED tools and resources that assist healthcare providers in identifying drug use early and in referring patients to treatment.
Drug Screening Tools
- Information on screening for tobacco, alcohol and other drug use
- Resource Guide: Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings
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NIDA Drug Use Screening Tool: Take the one-question Quick Screen or the full NIDA-Modified Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test
Resources for Your Practice
Research, Trends and Statistics
Charts for Your Office
Science and Medical Information
- Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse
- Science Behind Addiction and Drug Abuse
- Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (newsletter)
Clinical Trials Information
Curriculum Resources
Supplement Drug Abuse Education
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NIDA Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Physician Information: Preparing medical students and physicians for the challenge of identifying and treating patients at risk for drug abuse
Choose curricula based on:
- Addiction Performance Project: A CME & CE program is part of NIDA's outreach to practicing health professionals and those in training
Resources for Your Patients
General Audiences
- Drugs of Abuse: Information on 13 drugs of abuse
- Drugged Driving: The impact of driving under the influence of drugs
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts: Explains basic concepts of drug abuse, addiction and treatment
For Youth
- NIDA for Teens: Web site about the science behind drug abuse, for grades 6-10
- Mind Over Matter: Drug information for students in grades 5-9
- HEADS UP: Real News About Drugs and Your Body: A Scholastic and NIDA project for students in grades 6-10
- Trends and Statistics: Trends in high school and youth drug abuse
NIDA Quick Screen
Looking for Treatment?
Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator or 1-800-662-HELP.
Featured Publication
Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask
Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.
