Substance use disorders (SUDs) occur significantly more often in patients with anxiety disorders than in the general population. How can clinicians reliably identify comorbid drug and alcohol use disorders? Here are concepts and screening tools for better detection and the ultimate safety of your patient. For more on this topic, see Substance Use Disorders in Patients With Anxiety Disorders, from which this Tipsheet is adapted.
TIPSHEET: SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING IN PATIENTS WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS
■ RISK FACTORS FOR FUTURE SUD IN PATIENTS WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS
Substance use disorders (SUDs) occur significantly more often in patients with anxiety disorders than in the general population. How can clinicians reliably identify comorbid drug and alcohol use disorders? Here are concepts and screening tools for better detection and the ultimate safety of your patient. For more on this topic, see Substance Use Disorders in Patients With Anxiety Disorders, from which this Tipsheet is adapted.
TIPSHEET: SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING IN PATIENTS WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS
■ RISK FACTORS FOR FUTURE SUD IN PATIENTS WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS
•Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
• Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
• Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
• Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (as an "eye opener") to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
■ SCREENING QUESTIONS (AUDIT-C)
•How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
• How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
• How often do you have 5 or more drinks on 1 occasion
