Addiction severity index page 10 of 14 client name. Course limitations this is not a course on administering, scoring. The asi form will provide a comprehensive, overall understanding of all aspects of the patients existence in order to properly. The addiction severity index, lite version asilite is a shortened version of the addiction severity index asi. Course limitations this is not a course on administering, scoring, or understanding the addiction severity index. Jul 26, 2012 this 3hour refresher course, produced by the national drug abuse treatment clinical trials network ctn clinical coordinating center for ctn members and the public, to help assure appropriate. Medical, employmentsupport status, alcohol, drug, legal, familysocial, and psychological. Teen addiction severity index t asi brief description the tasi is a semistructured interview that was developed to fill the need for a reliable, valid, and standardized instrument for a periodic evaluation of adolescent substance abuse. Probably the most widely used psychosocial designed specifically for substance abuse populations this addiction severity index study is intended to familiarize participants with the eight sections of this clinically useful and researchfriendly assessment tool. Sometimes it may be required by a governmental agency to help them determine if they will require a person to undergo addiction chemical dependency treatment.
Thomas mclellan, along with collaborators from the. Sep, 2019 this test, called the severity of dependence scale 1, is a reliable and valid test for a number of different types of substance addictions, such as opiates, marijuana, cocaine, benzodiazepam, amphetamines and alcohol. Addiction severity index an overview sciencedirect topics. The addiction severity index asi is a standardized interview used to assess problems associated with substance use. What is the addiction severity index and why does it matter. The addiction severity index lite asi lite adapted from. Download the addiction severity index form, which is often used by psychiatrists for the purpose of a more in depth patient evaluation with regard to the level of severity of addiction and addictive behaviors. The bhimv behavioral health indexmultimedia version is an online. Addiction severity index asi this is a semistructured interview designed to provide important information about aspects of the life of patients that may contribute to their substanceabuse problems. The addiction severity index lite version asilite is a shortened version of the addiction severity index asi. A sample of 82 randomly selected patients from substance abuse treatment programs were interviewed with the asi6, the asi5 and were.
The addiction severity index asi is an instrument that is used in assessing the extent of a substance use disorder that has resulted in someone being referred to treatment. Addiction severity index definition of addiction severity. Asimv addiction severity indexmultimedia version is the electronic version of the traditional paper and penciladministered asi. The addiction severity index asi is 12 years old and has been revised to include a new section on family history of alcohol, drug, and psychiatric problems. The addiction severity index is a 1 hour facetoface interview that takes place when a client is admitted for treatment. The teenaddiction severity index tasi is a structured interview which was developed to assess the seven following domains. Asimv addiction severity indexmultimedia version is the electronic version of the traditional paperand penciladministered. In a study of male veterans, a preliminary evaluation of the asi has indicated reliability and validity. Calculation of addiction severity index composite scores can.
Addiction severity index this tool will tell us more about you such as the areas of need you have that brought you to this agency and how we can help you. An improved diagnostic evaluation instrument for substance abuse patients. The asi was the first standardized assessment tool of its kind to measure the multiple dimensions of substance abuse. The point of evaluating the addiction severity index and using holistic addiction treatment is to heal all parts of the persons life. Aug 24, 2017 the point of evaluating the addiction severity index and using holistic addiction treatment is to heal all parts of the persons life. A slightly modified version of the asi asi5 was created in 1992 but is essentially the same instrument that was. The asi is designed to gather valuable information about areas of a clients life that may contribute to their substanceabuse problems. Complications no risk mild severity moderate 24hr psych. New items were added in existing sections to assess route of drug administration. The bhimv behavioral health indexmultimedia version is an online, client selfadministered comprehensive behavioral health assessment tool which provides an overview of the clients functioning in multiple. Thomas mclellan, a man known for his pioneering work in the field of addiction treatment and specifically the development of two interviewbased modalities to measure addiction severity and treatment needs. This article describes the development and reliability and validity testing of the addiction severity assessment tool asat, a brief, 27item multidimensional selfreport measure of problem severity in.
The adolescent drug abuse and psychiatric treatment program. Developed by mclellan and coworkers in 1981, the asi has been translated into seventeen languages japanese, french, spanish, german, dutch, and russian among them and was. Addiction severity index the asi is the standard addiction severity index developed by the drug evaluation network systems which is sponsored by the white house office of national drug control. This 3hour refresher course, produced by the national drug abuse treatment clinical trials network ctn clinical coordinating center for ctn members and the public, to help assure. Addiction severity index asi addiction severity index asi brief description target populations administrative issues the asi is a semistructured interview designed to address. Addiction severity index lite cf clinicaltraining version thomas mclellan, ph. Read 1 answer by scientists with 1 recommendation from their colleagues to the question asked by on oct 2, 20. The history of addiction severity index the addiction severity index is a semistructured interview designed to address seven potential problem areas in substanceabusing patients. This study sought to validate the addiction severity index multimedia version asi mv. Asi manual united nations office on drugs and crime. The asi is a semistructured instrument used in facetoface interviews conducted by clinicians, researchers or trained technicians. This paper discusses the rationale for the design of the tasi and presents a. The asi is a semistructured interview designed to address seven potential problem areas in substanceabusing patients.
It is the first step in the development of a patient profile for subsequent use by clinical and research staffs. Medical, employment support status, alcohol, drug, legal. This test, called the severity of dependence scale 1, is a reliable and valid test for a number of different types of substance addictions, such as opiates, marijuana, cocaine. Jan 20, 2016 the addiction severity index asi is an instrument that is used in assessing the extent of a substance use disorder that has resulted in someone being referred to treatment. The addiction severity index asi is a semistructured interview for substance abuse assessment and treatment planning. A substance use disorder sud, also known as a drug use disorder, is a condition in which the use of one or more. Addiction severity index 5th edition dens clinicaltraining version a. Thomas mclellan and his associates at the center for studies of addiction in philadelphia mclellan et al. The addiction severity index is a relatively brief, semistructured interview designed to provide important information about aspects of a patients life which may contribute to hisher substance abuse. A substance use disorder sud, also known as a drug use disorder, is a condition.
Designed to provide basic diagnostic information on a client prior, during and after treatment for substance userelated problems, and for the assessment of change in client status and treatment outcome. Teen addiction severity index t asi brief description the tasi is a semistructured interview that was developed to fill the need for a reliable, valid, and standardized instrument for a periodic. The addiction severity index asi provides a general overview of substanceabuse problems rather than a focus on one particular area 200 questions on 7 subscales. Mclellan, at, luborsky, l, woody, ge, obrien cp 1980. To answer this question, we need to remember that the addiction severity index was created in 1980 to enable clinical researchers to evaluate treatment outcomes. The critical role of the interviewer in the subsequent valid administration of the a. The addiction severity index asi was developed by a. Asimv addiction severity index multimedia version is the electronic version of the traditional paperand penciladministered. Calculation of addiction severity index composite scores. Palm healthcare company is proud to have some of the most trusted holistic drug and alcohol treatment programs in south florida. John has a history of using multiple module 4 substances, on an ongoing basis, for a period of 15 years. Severity ratings are based on the following 10 point scale 09. Addiction severity index lite clinicaltraining version list of commonly used drugs. Studies of the reliability and validity of the addiction.
Addiction severity index composite scores as predictors. In the united states it has been used widely in clinical settings and in treatment research. Addiction severity index the asi is the standard addiction severity index developed by the drug evaluation network systems which is sponsored by the white house office of national drug control policy ondcp and the center for substance abuse treatment csat. The asi is a semistructured instrument used in facetoface interviews conducted by clinicians. Bhimv asimv addiction severity indexmultimedia version. The europasi is an adaptation of the addiction severity index fifth version. The addiction severity index asi was developed some 20 years ago, primarily for research purposes, by a. It is a common misconception that the addiction severity index. Workshop 2 handout 1 making required data collection useful he has no history of regular or ongoing use of inhalants. Addiction severity index asi this is a semistructured interview designed to provide important information about aspects of the life of. The addiction severity index asi was introduced in the united states in 1980 as a comprehensive instrument designed to assess the impairments that commonly occur in individuals. Addiction severity index asi training the asi is a standardized, facetoface, oneonone psychosocial assessment interview instrument that covers the domains of medical, employmenteducation, legal, familysocial, substance abuse, and psychological issues. Addiction severity indexmultimedia version hazelden.
Probably the most widely used psychosocial designed specifically for substance abuse populations this addiction severity index study is intended to familiarize participants with the eight. Addiction severity index asi is an assessment tool widely used in the evaluation of substance abuse treatment. Medical, employmentsupport status, alcohol, drug, legal. The addiction severity index asi is a clinicalresearch instrument which has been in wide use during the past 6 years to assess the treatment problems found in alcohol and drugabusing patients. The addiction severity index is a relatively brief, semistructured interview designed to provide important information about aspects of a patients life which may contribute to hisher substance abuse syndrome. Addiction severity index asi training the asi is a standardized, facetoface, oneonone psychosocial assessment interview instrument that covers the domains of medical, employmenteducation, legal. Welcome guest sign in quick order order history my account view. Provide opportunities to practice incorporating the addiction severity index information in treatment planning and documentation activities through use of the addiction severity index narrative report and case examples. Four minute video of the addiction severity indexmultimedia version asi mv, client selfadministered, evidencedbased, behavioral health assessment.
Asi adikshun severite indeks a measurement instrument used to assess a patients level of substance abuse or dependency. We will ask you questions in seven potential problem areas. The critical role of the interviewer in the subsequent valid. Addiction severity index program services continuing. Addiction severity index, 5th edition clinicaltraining version a. Download the addiction severity index form, which is often used by psychiatrists for the purpose of a more in depth patient evaluation with regard to the level of severity of addiction and. Addiction severity index asi addiction severity index asi brief description target populations administrative issues the asi is a semistructured interview designed to address seven potential problem areas in substanceabusing patients. The teen addiction severity index tasi is a structured interview which was developed to assess the seven following domains. Items with an asterisk are cumulative and should be. Addiction severity index asi the asi is a semistructured interview assessing both lifetime and recent 30 days prior to treatment entry events and behaviors in seven domains medical, employment, drug. The international journal of the addictions, 262, 219226.