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The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is an assessment tool used to assess an adult’s condition in 7 key problem areas that are typically affected by substance abuse, including medical status, employment, and more.1 A testing administrator can perform the test in approximately 1 hour in a structured interview format.
The ASI screening tool is helpful for practitioners in assessing clients so that they can determine the types of addiction treatments the client may need and make a plan for moving forward.
The ASI is used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists to gauge the severity of a person’s substance abuse and provides a comprehensive overview of a person’s addiction-related issues. Established in 1980 in the United States, ASI screening can be used in a variety of settings, such as clinics, mental health facilities, prisons, psychiatric wards, and rehab centers. It was developed at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center to be used as a tool to assess and treat people with drug or alcohol addiction issues.
As the largest leading professional society in addiction medicine, ASAM offers the opportunity to develop treatment guidelines and protocols, network with peers and attend world-renowned courses in the field of addiction medicine. Founded in 1954, ASAM is a professional medical society representing over 7,000 physicians, clinicians, and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine.
County Of Fresno Department Of Behavioral Health contracted substance Use disorder providers.
The United States is in the midst of an overdose crisis fueled by contamination from an unregulated underground drug market. The good news is that we have the power to change it. Come and explore life-saving approaches to drugs and addiction that also reduce crime and empower families.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
The United States is in the midst of an overdose crisis fueled by contamination from an unregulated underground drug market. The good news is that we have the power to change it. Come and explore life-saving approaches to drugs and addiction that also reduce crime and empower families.
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