The reliability and validity of the asi was tested with 128 inmates. The adaptation of the kentucky drug court addiction severity index kdcasi was led by dr. In this study the addiction severity index for penitentiaries was researched. The instrument offers a wide range of applications including treatment planning, referral decisions and policymaking. The asi6 is the latest version of the addiction severity index tool cacciola, alterman, habing and mclellan, in press. The addiction severity index asi is a semistructured interview for substance abuse assessment and treatment planning. On line resource center for the addiction severity index addiction severity index 5th edition clinical training version a. 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. Addiction severity indexmultimedia version hazelden. 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. The addiction severity index lite version asilite is a shortened version of the addiction severity index asi. Medical, employmentsupport status, alcohol, drug, legal, familysocial, and psychological. 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. Supplementary administration manual for the expanded female version of the addiction severity index asi instrument the asif.
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. The addiction severity index lite asi lite adapted from. The addiction severity index asi was developed by a. Treatnet q by q united nations office on drugs and crime. Mclellan, at, luborsky, l, woody, ge, obrien cp 1980. We will ask you questions in seven potential problem areas. The critical role of the interviewer in the subsequent valid. 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. This form is extensive and is thus used as a standardized measurement tool to assess those entering rehabilitation. The asi form will provide a comprehensive, overall understanding of all aspects of the patients existence in order to properly evaluate any addiction issues the patient experiences as. Asimv addiction severity index multimedia version, version 4. The addiction severity index, lite version asilite is a shortened version of the addiction severity index asi. 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 addiction severity index survey application, designed for the kentucky drug court program.
Addiction severity index full version, full download, premium download, licensed copy. 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 daily functioning, relational functioning, dysphoric states, dependence severity, recovery skillselfefficacy, and existential factors for adult substance abuse clients. 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. This is regarded as incorporating laboratory logic into clinical practice characterised by the logic of care. Addiction severity index lite cf clinicaltraining version thomas mclellan, ph. Professionals all over the world use the asi to get a better understanding of their clients treatment needs and outcomes. The asi is a semistructured instrument used in facetoface interviews conducted by clinicians, researchers or trained technicians. Seven substancerelated domains were measured by calculating composite scores and severity ratings. Mental health addiction severity index multimedia version asimv interface software. It is a common misconception that the addiction severity index asi can be scored.
The asi was designed as a structured clinical interview focusing on many key aspects of a substance abusers life. 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. Items with an asterisk are cumulative and should be. The critical role of the interviewer in the subsequent valid administration of the a. In a study of male veterans, a preliminary evaluation of the asi has indicated reliability and validity.
Vista mh asimv interface software is updated to accompaniment the existing addiction severity index asi component of the v. 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 multimedia version asimv is another good example of a commonly used diagnostic instrument that is available as a selfadministered computerized version. Workshop 2 handout 1 making required data collection useful he has no history of regular or ongoing use of inhalants. Confidentiality rule changes and 42 cfr fostering couple recovery.
The asi was developed in the late 1970s and the asi3 was the first widely distributed version. This article explores the implementation and use of the addiction severity index in addiction treatment practice, both as a clinical instrument and as a way of facilitating outcome measurement. Recent status scores for version 6 of the addiction severity. Us department of health and human services, substance abuse and. This paper describes the derivation of recent status scores rsss for version 6 of the addiction severity index asi6. 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, the wellknown addictionologist and his colleagues 1980, 1985, 1994, 1997. Asi adikshun severite indeks a measurement instrument used to assess a patients level of substance abuse or dependency.
Files 3160 of 60 go to addiction severity indexmultimedia version is the electronic version of the traditional paper and penciladministered asi. If you would like information about the automated version of this questionnaire or others. This study sought to validate the addiction severity index multimedia version asi mv. Understanding sex addiction as a behavioral addiction advocacy series, session iv. The asi is designed to gather valuable information about areas of a clients life that may contribute to their substanceabuse problems. An asi is a semistructured interview which helps brings to light recent and lifetime use habits. In a study of male veterans, a preliminary evaluation of. The addiction severity index in penitentiaries michel p. It is the first step in the development of a patient profile for subsequent use by clinical and research staffs. The asimv is a pcbased program that leads the user through a series of video interviews corresponding to the domains assessed in the asi. The sixth version contains 257 items grouped into eight sections. An improved diagnostic evaluation instrument for substance abuse patients.
The asi is the most widely used assessment tool in the addiction field. John has a history of using multiple module 4 substances, on an ongoing basis, for a period of 15 years. Substance abuse evaluation tools and forms the recovery village. Welcome guest sign in quick order order history my account view catalogs. Recent status scores for version 6 of the addiction. Unfortunately, the asi is an assessment instrument and unlike a. Asimv addiction severity index multimedia version is the electronic version of the traditional paperand penciladministered. A slightly modified version, the asi5, was introduced in 1992, but is essentially the same instrument that was developed over 30 years ago.
Composite scores from the addiction severity index. Course limitations this is not a course on administering, scoring, or understanding the addiction severity index. The addiction severity index asi was first developed in 1980 by a. Substance abuse evaluation tools and forms the recovery. 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. Addiction severity index, 5th edition clinicaltraining version a.
Streamlined and structured addiction assessments substance use disorders. Addiction severity index multimedia version asimv the. Mclellan at, kushner h, metzger d, peters r, smith i, grissom g, pettinati h, argeriou m. Addiction severity index lite version 1998 cf clients name. Addiction severity index lite clinicaltraining version list of commonly used drugs. Tk logan in affiliation with the center on drug and alcohol. Items with an asterisk are cumulative and should be rephrased at followup. The asi form will provide a comprehensive, overall understanding of all aspects of the patients existence in order to properly evaluate any. The addiction severity index asi is one of the most widely used tools for the assessment of substance use related problems in adults. 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.
All download links are direct full download from publisher sites or their selected mirrors. Unfortunately, the asi is an assessment instrument and unlike a test, cannot label a client pass or fail. Demographic and clinical correlates of client motivation among substance abusers to evaluate the seriousness of the addiction we used the addiction severity index europasi, addiction severity index bobes et al. Calculation of addiction severity index composite scores.