Screening & Assessment

Question 1

It is difficult to discuss substance use problems without also addressing _________ _________ concerns and _____________ addictions.

Answer 1

mental health, behavioral

Question 2

What are the two steps in identifying addiction-related problems?

Answer 2

screening and assessment

Question 3

Screening is conducted not only to determine where the client is at but also to give the client positive teaching and feedback. T/F

Answer 3

True; 1st step in decisional algorithm

Question 4

Screening and Assessment should be viewed as ____________ ______________, rather than as discrete single events that occur only at intake or at the start of a new treatment relationship.

Answer 4

ongoing processes

Question 5

When screening suggests that a substance use problem might exist, an assessment is an important next step. T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Careful screening and assessment avoid falling into the trap of premature referral to treatment, which is usually successful. T/F

Answer 6

False; premature referral to treatment is a common error

Question 7

Screening tools are not meant to replace a clinician’s judgement. T/F

Answer 7

true