Implementing the Alcohol, Smoking, Substance Involvement Screening Test and linked brief intervention service in primary care in Thailand

Conclusion The ASSIST detected many substance users capable of benefiting from intervention. The programme was well received by patients and staff. The development of the project from conception to inclusion in Thailand's national public health strategy is described and suggested as a model for introducing similar procedures into developing countries.

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Source: Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Assanangkornchai, S., Balthip, Q., Edwards, J. G., With the assistance of the ASSIST-SBI Development Co-investigators Tags: Special section: Alcohol and public health Source Type: research