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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 19 MIN

Understanding the Substances & Choices Scale and Brief intervention tool (SACS-ABC)

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In this episode we talk to Dr Grant Christie about the Substance & Choices Scale and Brief intervention tool (SACS-ABC). This tool was developed by Grant in collaboration with Whāraurau, it is used to assist in identifying young people at risk of AOD problems and to guide brief intervention, further treatment, and/or referral options. Dr. Grant Christie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist specialising in youth addictions. Resources:Substance & Choices Scale and Brief InterventionSACS application | The brief Wellbeing application | Headstrong

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