Article Excerpt: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has unveiled a new scientifically validated online screening tool that can help providers uncover patients’ problem substance use. The Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication, and Other Substance Use (TAPS) Tool was developed within the clinical trials network. It consists of a comprehensive screening component and a brief assessment for those who screen positive. Unlike other screening tools, the TAPS Tool combines screening and brief assessment for multiple substances, eliminating the need for multiple screening and lengthy assessment tools.
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Article Source: Medscape