PA WEEK 9: Assessment of Substance Use

Draw the model of assessment in substance use

List the major screening tools designed to detect alcohol problems in the general population

What are the properties of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT)

What is the purpose of screening instruments?

If a problem is detected during screening what is the next step?

What are the diagnostic tools and process that are applied once a substance-use problem has been identified?

What are the core concepts in assessment of substance use?

Why is motivation important in addiction?

How do you assess motivation?

What is the core principle of motivational interviewing?

How do you assess risk?

How do you assess functions of use?

How do you assess coping skills/barriers to change

What is the timeline follow back method?

How do you implement the timeline follow back method?

How does a substance use clinical interview differ from other clinical interviews?