National Alcohol Screening Day 2003 in April

When: April 10, 2003
Where: Nationwide
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is a national, one-day outreach, educational, and screening event that is conducted by hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, colleges, physicians, faith-based organizations, and community groups. The program provides free, anonymous screening for alcohol problems, public education in health fair settings at various community settings, and where necessary, referrals to treatment. In an effort to raise awareness of the consequences of at-risk drinking across the nation, the theme is "Alcohol and Your Health: Where do you draw the line?"

More than 14 million Americans meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism each year, and NASD is an excellent opportunity for individuals or loved ones to find out if someone is drinking risky amounts of alcohol. In April 2002, over 88,000 people learned how alcohol affects their health at more than 2,800 sites across the United States. NASD is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and it is a program of Screening For Mental Health, Inc., Wellesley Hills, MA.

Next steps:
For additional information about National Alcohol Screening Day or to locate a screening site, please visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org or call 1 (800) 405-9200.

Note: Additional screening dates may be available in some communities throughout April, Alcohol Awareness Month. Check web site above for more information.

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