Resource Guide: Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings
- Preface
- Introduction
- Before You Begin Screening Patients
- Step 1 - The NIDA-Modified ASSIST
- Step 2 - Conducting a Brief Intervention
- Steps 3-5 Conducting a Brief Intervention (continued)
- Recommendations to Address Patient Resistance
- Sample Progress Notes
- Change Plan Worksheet
- Biological Specimen Testing
- Additional Resources
- References
Sample Progress Notes
DATE:
Time with patient (min):
Performed by:
Primary Physician:
SCREENING:
Circle each substance used and record Substance Involvement Score
Substance List:
a. tobacco ______
b. alcohol _______
c. cannabis ______
d. cocaine _______
e. prescription amphetamines ___
f. methamphetamine ______
g. inhalants ______
h. sedatives ______
i. hallucinogens ______
j. street opioids ______
k. prescription opioids ______
l. other ______
IF ALCOHOL USE (circle below):
How many times in the past year have you had:

Past 3 months (list substances):_______________
Biological Test Results:_______________
PLAN:
Discussed screening results with patient (check if completed)______
Provided a Brief Intervention (check if completed)______
How ready is patient to change behavior?
Unwilling_____ Tentative______ Ready_______
Change Plan completed? Yes ____ (attach) No ____ N/A____
Change Plan appointment? Yes ____ No___ N/A____
REFERRAL STATUS:
Refer for further assessment?__________ Refused?____________ N/A _______
Refer to detox? _________Refused?___________ N/A_______
FOLLOW-UP PLANS:
Date of next appointment to check progress______
Or for low-risk patients, re-screen on next RTC________, or one year (if negative).
Provider Signature:________________________
Patient Signature:_____________________
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