Adolescent Drug Involvement Scale
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paper and pencil drug abuse screening instrument adapted from the
Adolescent Involvement Scale
Substance Abuse Relapse Assessment (SARA)
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, This is a structure interview developed for use by substance abuse tx
professionals to help recovering individuals recognize signs of and avoid
relapse. Used mostly with adult populations. Contains 41 questions
administered in paper and pencil format. Takes about 60 min to complete.
The results are interpreted individually by the assessor.
What is LAAM and its purpose?
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LAAM is an abbreviation for levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, a synthetic opioid
medication used to treat opiate addiction. LAAM is similar to methadone
but is longer-lasting, and can suppress opiate withdrawal symptoms for
more than 72 hours. LAAM works by blocking the opiate receptors in the
brain, allowing patients to stop using drugs like heroin and prescription
painkillers without the devastating symptoms of withdrawal
How assessments takes place
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- Assessments are emphasized strongly early in treatment but are a
continuous process
- It results from a synthesis of information such as records, interviews, and
testing
- It is necessary to use a multidisciplinary approach in order to gain a broad
spectrum of information
The federal regulation regarding confidentiality allow for disclosure when
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- When client consented in writing
- In a medical emergency
- When the client commits or threatens to commit a crime on a program
premises or against program personnel
- To qualified persons conducting audit, research, or program evaluation
- If required by court order
(even under theses circumstances, the requirements are strict regarding the
re-disclosure of client's information)
Functions of counseling
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Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment
Goals of assessment
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- To determine whether a client has a chemical dependency problem
- To identify other conditions with associated with addictions and other
problem in these areas (psychological, physiological, behavioral, family,
economic, environmental, interpersonal, other drug use.
- To increase the client's likelihood of entering and remaining in treatment
by (identifying barriers to tx and reduce clients anxiety about tx)
- To satisfy the demands of insurance companies for determining diagnosis
and prognosis
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paper and pencil drug abuse screening instrument adapted from the
Adolescent Involvement Scale
Substance Abuse Relapse Assessment (SARA)
Give this one a try later!
, This is a structure interview developed for use by substance abuse tx
professionals to help recovering individuals recognize signs of and avoid
relapse. Used mostly with adult populations. Contains 41 questions
administered in paper and pencil format. Takes about 60 min to complete.
The results are interpreted individually by the assessor.
What is LAAM and its purpose?
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LAAM is an abbreviation for levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol, a synthetic opioid
medication used to treat opiate addiction. LAAM is similar to methadone
but is longer-lasting, and can suppress opiate withdrawal symptoms for
more than 72 hours. LAAM works by blocking the opiate receptors in the
brain, allowing patients to stop using drugs like heroin and prescription
painkillers without the devastating symptoms of withdrawal
How assessments takes place
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- Assessments are emphasized strongly early in treatment but are a
continuous process
- It results from a synthesis of information such as records, interviews, and
testing
- It is necessary to use a multidisciplinary approach in order to gain a broad
spectrum of information
The federal regulation regarding confidentiality allow for disclosure when
, Give this one a try later!
- When client consented in writing
- In a medical emergency
- When the client commits or threatens to commit a crime on a program
premises or against program personnel
- To qualified persons conducting audit, research, or program evaluation
- If required by court order
(even under theses circumstances, the requirements are strict regarding the
re-disclosure of client's information)
Functions of counseling
Give this one a try later!
Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment
Goals of assessment
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- To determine whether a client has a chemical dependency problem
- To identify other conditions with associated with addictions and other
problem in these areas (psychological, physiological, behavioral, family,
economic, environmental, interpersonal, other drug use.
- To increase the client's likelihood of entering and remaining in treatment
by (identifying barriers to tx and reduce clients anxiety about tx)
- To satisfy the demands of insurance companies for determining diagnosis
and prognosis
