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1. 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. 2. Assessment tools: Tools include: 1) observations. 2) clinical interviews. 3) laboratory tests. 4) tests and self-report inventories, instruments. 3. Assessment Considerations: 1) Cultural Relevance, taking into account the client's social context. 2) Client Explanation, procedures, purpose of assessment, most helpful interven- tions available & ability to ask questions. 4. Biopsychosocial Perspective: Recognizes that there are biological, psycholog- ical and social causes of substance abuse and dependence. 5. Biological Factors: Brain chemistry problems, which may be genetic. Genetics influence biochemistry, and biochemistry makes some people particularly vulnera- ble to addiction to certain drugs one they try them. 6. Psychological Factors: Cognitive styles, personality traits, and early develop- mental experiences. 7. Social Factors: Poverty, oppression, poorly developed social skills, and family dysfunction.