Evidence-based Screening and Assessment Tools

Brief Screen for Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs
Online tool to identify risky substance use in adolescents. Tool can be administered by a health care provider or self-administered. After completing screen and/or assessment the TAPS tool provides a risk level, suggested actions and additional resources.

Chart of Evidence-Based Screening Tools and Assessments for Adults and Adolescents
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) chart providing a list of evidence-based screening and assessment tools. Chart provides a quick outline how tools are administered, and their use by substance and patient age.

TAPS: Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication, and Other Substance Use Tool
Online two part tool combining screening and assessment for adults. The assessment portion of the tool is only accessed if patient has a positive screen in part one. Tool can be administered by a health care provider or self-administered. After completing screen and/or assessment the TAPS tool provides a risk level, suggested actions for risk level and additional resources.