Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (federal level). Pronounced "SAM-suh."

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment

Single County Authority for Drug and Alcohol. SCAs plan, coordinate, programmatically and fiscally manage and implement the delivery of drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment services at the local level.

A formal process of assessment to determine whether a patient warrants further attention at the current time for a particular disorder.

In the United States, one standard drink contains 14 grams of alcohol. Equivalent to 12 fl oz of beer (5% alcohol by volume), 8-9 fl oz of malt liquor or imported/specialty beers (7% ABV), 5 fl oz of table wine (12% ABV), 3-4 fl oz of fortified wine such as sherry or port (17% ABV), 2-3 fl oz of cordial, liqueur or aperitif (24% ABV) or 1.5 oz (one shot or jigger) of 80-proof spirits (40% ABV).

A class of drugs that have a stimulating or excitatory effect on the central nervous system. common stimulants include cocaine, caffeine, and amphetamines.

A substance used to treat opioid addiction. A combination of buprenorphine (agonist) and naloxone (antagonist) with a minimal abuse potential. Unlike methodone, can be prescribed in an office environment.

Substance Use Disorder.