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Danya International,
Inc. has developed a prototype screening instrument for
identification of alcohol and drug abuse problems to be used by
practitioners in primary health care settings. Many medical problems
that cause individuals to seek or require medical treatment are
related to drug or alcohol abuse. When screening programs identify
medical patients who may have alcohol or drug problems, the concern
shown by healthcare providers, even during brief encounters or
interventions, can provide patients with significant motivation for
engaging in the assessment and treatment process.
The DAPA protocol is designed as a two-level screen. The protocol suggests that all patients presenting for primary care appointments receive the first level screen-- The Health and Safety Screen. Based on the results of the first level screen, the patient may be recommended to take The Drug and Alcohol Problem Screen. After completion of the drug screen, information is posted indicating whether someone's health is at risk from drinking alcohol or using drugs. If a health risk is indicated, advice and options on how to minimize this risk will be displayed. Useful health links are displayed for the patient to explore. Finally, for the provider, a summary of the patient results is provided. In addition, useful links are given for the primary care provider to explore. A protoype of the DAPA-PC Screening Instrument is now available at http://www.danya.com/dapa
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