A brief alcoholism screening tool that inquires about a patient's attempts to Cut down on drinking, Annoyance over others' criticism of the patient's drinking, Guilt related to drinking, and use of an alcoholic drink as an Eye opener.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (federal level).

Extra precautions are taken for the confidentiality of SUD. Information regarding Substance Abuse Problems is confidential and cannot be released to another provider without the specific signed release of information from the patient or a subpoena. This legislation is defined by the Federal Regulation "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records.”

A six-item screening instrument intended specifically for adolescents. It draws upon adult screening instruments, covers alcohol and other drugs, and calls upon situations that are suited to adolescents.