Development of a computerized alcohol screening instrument for the university community.
An anonymous, self-administered alcohol screening instrument, suitable for faculty, students, and staff, combines two already existing alcohol screening questionnaires, the CAGE and the AUDIT. The composite instrument, Alcohol Screening Instrument for Self-Assessment (ASISA) was developed at the University of Michigan with the university's extensive computer networking capabilities in mind. It was designed as a "frontline" self-identification screening questionnaire to help individuals determine whether or not their current drinking practices are problematic or if they have the potential for becoming problematic. The ASISA is not a replacement for an in-depth alcohol evaluation; its aim is to encourage members of the university community to take a closer look at their drinking patterns and seek a comprehensive clinical assessment if indicated by the scores received on the ASISA.
Rathbun
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Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*