- History, Pharmacology, and Prevalence
- Clandestine Labs and Forms of Methamphetamine
- Levels of Illicit Drug Use and Factors Contributing to Use
- Health Consequences of Illicit Drug Use
- Treatment Modalities and Treatment Settings for Illicit Drug Abuse
- Illicit Drug Screening, Brief Intervention, and Treatment Placement
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Screening in Primary Care Settings
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Screening Methods
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Brief Interventions
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Referring Users to Treatment
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Methamphetamine Overview
Illicit Drug Screening, Brief Intervention, and Treatment Placement
Screening Methods: Informal Discussion
In addition to observation, health professionals sometimes simply verbally inquire as to whether a client is using illicit drugs. Although some clients will not answer honestly, many will, in part because they are concerned about their health and understand that disclosing such information in a primary care setting does not lead to legal jeopardy. Health professionals who are skilled in obtaining verbal disclosures from clients may find this approach particularly useful.