Screening and Assessment Instruments for SUD Flashcards
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What makes the AUDIT unique among alcohol screening tools?
Answer: It assesses current drinking patterns and harm across the full spectrum, not just dependence symptoms
The AUDIT screens hazardous, harmful, and dependent drinking patterns with 10 WHO-developed items.
How does the ASI differ from screening tools like the CAGE?
Answer: ASI is a comprehensive semi-structured interview assessing seven life domains for a multidimensional profile
The ASI evaluates medical, employment, drug, alcohol, legal, family, and psychiatric domains.
What is the DAST-10 and when is it most appropriately used?
Answer: A brief 10-item screening tool for drug use problems (excluding alcohol) in quick screening settings
The DAST-10 quickly identifies potential drug use problems, complementing alcohol-specific screens.
Why must CAADC counselors understand sensitivity and specificity of screening instruments?
Answer: Understanding these helps interpret results accurately, recognizing possible false positives and negatives
These properties tell counselors how much to trust screening results.
What role do biological markers and drug testing play in SUD assessment?
Answer: They provide objective data complementing self-report, helping verify information and monitor progress
Biological testing supplements self-report with objective data while having important limitations.
How should screening and assessment differ for adolescent clients?
Answer: Requires developmentally appropriate instruments, attention to family/school functioning, and consideration of legal issues like consent
Adolescent assessment requires age-appropriate tools and developmental considerations.