The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is an assessment tool used to assess an adult’s condition in 7 key problem areas that are typically affected by substance abuse, including medical status, employment, and more.1 A testing administrator can perform the test in approximately 1 hour in a structured interview format.

The ASI screening tool is helpful for practitioners in assessing clients so that they can determine the types of addiction treatments the client may need and make a plan for moving forward.

The ASI is used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists to gauge the severity of a person’s substance abuse and provides a comprehensive overview of a person’s addiction-related issues. Established in 1980 in the United States, ASI screening can be used in a variety of settings, such as clinics, mental health facilities, prisons, psychiatric wards, and rehab centers. It was developed at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center to be used as a tool to assess and treat people with drug or alcohol addiction issues.

Download the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) here.

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As the largest leading professional society in addiction medicine, ASAM offers the opportunity to develop treatment guidelines and protocols, network with peers and attend world-renowned courses in the field of addiction medicine. Founded in 1954, ASAM is a professional medical society representing over 7,000 physicians, clinicians, and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine.

www.asam.org

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County Of Fresno Department Of Behavioral Health contracted substance Use disorder providers.

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