🛠️ Ken's Find of the Week: Free Clinical Resources: Substance Use Screening Tools
Effective treatment begins with effective screening.
No single screening tool is right for every client or every setting. Having a variety of evidence-based screening options allows clinicians to choose the tool that best fits the individual's age, language, literacy level, and clinical needs. Screening also helps identify concerns early, guides appropriate referrals, and supports more informed treatment planning.
To help build your clinical toolbox, the following free resources are now available:
✅ USAUDIT Guide
✅ USAUDIT Guide (Spanish)
✅ USAUDIT Guide with Scoring Guide
✅ DAST-10 Screening Tool
✅ DAST-10 Screening Tool (Spanish)
Whether you're working in behavioral health, primary care, schools, hospitals, or community settings, these resources can help support consistent, evidence-informed screening practices.
If you regularly use another screening instrument that has been especially helpful in your work, share it in the comments. Clinicians are always looking for practical tools that make assessment more effective.