New on the blog: Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use: What Your Primary Care Visit May Ask
November 14, 2026 · 0:11
What the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends about drug use screening in primary care, what the questions cover, and what can happen after a positive screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published its recommendation on screening for unhealthy drug use on June 9, 2020.
Yes. CDC provisional data show an estimated 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down almost 14% from 2024. If someone may be overdosing, call 911.
The USPSTF says screening should be implemented when services for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and appropriate care can be offered or referred.
