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

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It is a blood test

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Only administered by physicians

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Screens for all substances

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

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ASI is a brief 4-question tool

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ASI only measures alcohol severity

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ASI is self-administered

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

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A urine drug test

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A comprehensive 3-hour assessment

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Screens only for marijuana

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

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They are irrelevant to practice

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Only for researchers

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They refer to emotional impact of questions

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

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The only valid method

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Never appropriate in treatment

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Can determine addiction severity

Question 6

How should screening and assessment differ for adolescent clients?

Accepted Answer

Requires developmentally appropriate instruments, attention to family/school functioning, and consideration of legal issues like consent

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No difference

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Adolescents should not be screened

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Adult tools work without modification