Recommended screening tools (youth and young adults)
Self-administered screeners are recommended when working with youth and young adults who may be using vaping or tobacco products. Some tools screen for all substances—including others than tobacco products. If you decide to use a tool that screens for all substances, prioritize tobacco screening.
Recommended self-administered screeners include
Always define the process your practice will use for screening and train clinical staff to follow a similar approach each time they administer the screener. A systematic approach is best and will help ensure consistent screening results.