Unhealthy alcohol use is a major public health issue in Maine. It can be difficult to identify and is frequently undertreated.
Time to Ask helps primary care clinicians effectively identify, assess, and recommend treatment for patients who may be affected by unhealthy alcohol use.
See the list of practices that use Time to Ask to integrate alcohol screenings and interventions into primary care.
We created a two-part video series titled Recovery Conversations. These are intended to be viewed by non-addiction health professionals and by those in recovery. The goal is to ensure that opportunities are not missed to support a person in their journey towards wellness.
Read the evaluation report from Phase 1 of the program. Learn how Time to Ask improves knowledge, enhances skills, and promotes practice change.
It increases knowledge, skills, and confidence around alcohol use, screening, intervention and treatment. That enables interprofessional teams to confidently engage and address unhealthy alcohol use with their patients.
What Does the Time to Ask Curriculum Teach?
Alcohol Use in Everyday Life
The Art and Science of the Conversation
Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care
(available for 1 Continuing Medical Education Credit)
Bucksport Regional Health Center in Maine
A volunteer team of experts from across Maine helps lead Time to Ask. They represent academia, primary care settings, pharmacy, recovery, and more.
Motivational interviewing is widely used as an effective tool and approach for discussing difficult chronic health challenges. Use this free training to enhance a person’s motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence around alcohol use.
Access helpful resources on substance use disorders and the Time to Ask program. Find infographics, fact sheets, videos and more.
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