Importance of assessment

Assessment                                    The Continuum of Treatment

Effect of the Assessor in Assessment

Assessment of Substance Use

Assessment Instruments

Screening Measures (1)       Definition and Goals

Screening Measures (2)                Non-biological screens for problem use

The CAGE Questionnaire

Screening Measures (2a)                Non-biological screens for problem use

Measuring Severity of Use

How Much Are You Using? (1)   Quantity/Frequency Methods (Q/F):

How Much Are You Using? (2)
Daily Use Methods:

Withdrawal assessment

Withdrawal assessment          CIWA-Ar

Is It A Problem? (Objective) Measuring Consequences of Use

How Much Is It Effecting Your Life?
Consequences of Use (1)

How Much Is It Effecting Your Life?
Consequences of Use (1a)

How Much Is It Effecting Your Life?
Consequences of Use (2)

How Much Is It Effecting Your Life?
Consequences of Use (2a)

Is It A Problem? (Subjective)

Is It A Problem? (Subjective)

Diagnostic Measures  -  DSM

Psychiatric Measures (1)

Psychiatric Measures (2)

Characteristics of Assessment Instruments Reliability

Characteristics of Assessment Instruments Validity