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This video is a webinar titled "Screening for Substance Use in Primary Care: Screening Tools and Guidance for Implementation." It is presented by Dr. Jennifer McNeely on behalf of the American Psychiatric Association in collaboration with the SAMHSA-funded Providers Clinical Support System. The webinar focuses on the importance of screening for substance use in medical settings, the different screening tools available, and implementation considerations. Dr. McNeely discusses the prevalence and impact of substance use disorders, the guidelines for screening set by the US Preventive Services Task Force, and the evidence supporting the use of screening tools. She highlights the TAPS tool, a four-item screener and brief assessment developed for busy medical settings, and provides information on other screening tools such as the single-item screening questions and the audit. Dr. McNeely emphasizes the need for valid and feasible screening tools that integrate with electronic health records and existing workflows. She also addresses implementation barriers and best practices for successful screening programs. The webinar concludes with a discussion on referral and treatment options for patients who screen positive for substance use.

Keywords

Substance Use Screening

Primary Care

Screening Tools

Implementation Guidance

Dr. Jennifer McNeely

Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders

TAPS Tool

Electronic Health Records Integration

Referral Options