SLOs:

• Demonstrate skills for screening substance use disorders using the ASSIST tool

• Recognize addiction prevention counseling skills

• Demonstrate skills for setting limits, recommending treatment, and evaluating readiness for change

General Instructions:

In this peer activity, you will practice implementing screening and brief intervention techniques for substance use disorders in primary care settings.

Step 1: Preparation

• Review the WHO ASSIST screening tool and implementation guidelines

• Study the principles of Motivational Interviewing for substance use disorders

• Examine the Stages of Change model and its application to substance use treatment

Step 2: Develop and Record

Create a simulated screening and brief intervention demonstration that includes:

• Implementation of the ASSIST screening tool with a standardized patient (role-played)

• Assessment of readiness for change

• Delivery of a brief intervention using motivational interviewing techniques

• Setting appropriate limits and making treatment recommendations

• Addressing potential challenges or resistance

You may either:

1. Write a detailed script (600-800 words) of the interaction, or

2. Create a video recording (10-15 minutes) of the simulated encounter.