CAADC Screening and Assessment Instruments for SUD 2

Question 1

What makes the AUDIT unique among alcohol screening tools?

Accepted Answer

It assesses current drinking patterns and harm across the full spectrum, not just dependence symptoms

Answer

The AUDIT screens hazardous, harmful, and dependent drinking patterns with 10 WHO-developed items.

Question 2

How does the ASI differ from screening tools like the CAGE?

Accepted Answer

ASI is a comprehensive semi-structured interview assessing seven life domains for a multidimensional profile

Answer

The ASI evaluates medical, employment, drug, alcohol, legal, family, and psychiatric domains.

Question 3

What is the DAST-10 and when is it most appropriately used?

Accepted Answer

A brief 10-item screening tool for drug use problems (excluding alcohol) in quick screening settings

Answer

The DAST-10 quickly identifies potential drug use problems, complementing alcohol-specific screens.

Question 4

Why must CAADC counselors understand sensitivity and specificity of screening instruments?

Accepted Answer

Understanding these helps interpret results accurately, recognizing possible false positives and negatives

Answer

These properties tell counselors how much to trust screening results.

Question 5

What role do biological markers and drug testing play in SUD assessment?

Accepted Answer

They provide objective data complementing self-report, helping verify information and monitor progress

Answer

Biological testing supplements self-report with objective data while having important limitations.

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