Assessing along these dimensions helps the assessor confirm that a substance abuse problem exists and recommend an appropriate level of care (see Chapter 5 for a discussion of …

Appropriate assessment for substance abuse treatment in criminal justice settings examines the substance abuse history, psychopathy and related risk factors, history of mental health …

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Several of the screening and assessment instruments discussed in this chapter are provided in Appendix C. This chapter introduces and provides an overview of current screening and …

A comprehensive assessment, as described in the main section of this chapter, leads to improved treatment planning and this chapter aims to provide a model of the optimal process of …

Part I: Summary of Screening Instruments for Substance-Using Adolescents ... Part II: Summary of Comprehensive Assessment Instruments for Substance-Using Adolescents

In combination with standardized clinical examination, and, when indicated, urine drug screening, a validated risk assessment tool, improves the ability to detect opioid misuse.

Following are several common myths about substance abuse screening and assessment, and the facts that debunk those myths.

In developing treatment plans for substance-involved offenders, it is important to assess whether criminal attitudes and behaviors predated drug and alcohol abuse and whether criminogenic …

The TIP consensus panel recommends that addiction treatment, other behavioral health service, and healthcare providers screen for alcohol, tobacco, prescription drug, and illicit drug use in …