This article introduces administrative, clinical, and nonclinical jail staff to substance use disorder (SUD) screening instruments and their use in jail settings.

Topics include:

• Why Screen for Substance Use Disorders in Jails?
• When Should a Person Be Screened for SUDs?
• What Are the Challenges to Screening in Jails?
• What Is a Screening Tool?
• What Makes a Good Screening Tool?
• What Screening Tools Are Commonly Used in Jails?
• Where Can I Find More Information?