LCDC Assessment Latest Version Graded A+

LCDC Assessment Latest Version Graded A+ Action (Stages of Change) people outwardly modify their behavior and environment ADS - Alcohol Dependence Scale 25 items. provides quantitative measure of severity of alcohol dependence. ALAT - Alanine Aminotransferase Screens for heavy drinking. ASAT - Aspartate Aminotransferase Screens for heavy drinking. ASI - Addiction Severity Index Instruments to Aid in TX Planning Semi-structured inventory with 7 sub-scales addressing problems in the areas of: 1) family/social status. 2) medical status. 3) employment and support. 4) drug use. 5) alcohol use. 6) legal status. 7) psychiatric status. Useful with adults. Adolescent version is the ADI. Assessment An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates with the client and others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress. Assessment Considerations 1) Cultural Relevance, taking into account the client's social context. 2) Client Explanation, procedures, purpose of assessment, most helpful interventions available & ability to ask questions. Assessment Information 1) Presenting problems. 2) Alcohol and other drug use. 3) Psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. 4) Medical history. 5) Current health status. 6) Family relationships. 7) Social and leisure activities. 8) Education and vocational training. 9) Employment history. 10) Legal problems. 11) Mental/ emotional functioning. 12) Strengths and weaknesses.