This training equips attendees to screen patients for problematic alcohol and drug use and conduct comprehensive assessments of alcohol- and drug-related problems. Attendees are taught to use various screening tools and to effectively interpret and relay the results during brief interventions with patients. Attendees also learn how to take a holistic patient history and conduct a mental health examination. This training covers principles and approaches to risk assessment relevant to alcohol and other drugs in clinical and community settings where HIV is prevalent.