Assessment of Substance Use DisordersAssessment of Substance Use Disorders

• Methods vary, but generally fall into 3 categories:

1. Physiological or biochemical

2. Interview by clinician

3. Self-report screening tools or measures/intruments

SUBSTANCE CLASSESSUBSTANCE CLASSES

Major Stimulants Minor Stimulants (tobacco; caffeine)

Depressants Alcohol Inhalants Benzodiazepines, barbiturates,

sedatives, dissociative anesthetics

Hallucinogens Cannabinoids Opioids

DSM-V SUBSTANCE CLASSES(p. 482 in DSM-5)

DSM-V SUBSTANCE CLASSES(p. 482 in DSM-5)

Diagnoses Associated with Substance Class

Psychotic Bipolar Depressive AnxietyOCD & related

Sleep Sexual DeliriumNeuro-cognitive

Sbst. use Intoxication Withdrawal

Alcohol I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W/P X X X

Caffeine I I/W X X

Cannabis I I I/W I X X X

Hallucinogens

Phencylidine I I I I I X X Other Hallucinogens I* I I I I X X

Inhalants I I I I I/P X X

Opiods I/W W I/W I/W I/W X X XSedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics I/W I/W I/W W I/W I/W I/W I/W/P X X X

Stimulants** I I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I X X X

Tobacco W X X

Other I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W I/W/P X X X

X=category is recognized in DSM-5

I=specifier "with onset during intoxication" may be noted for the category

W=specifier "with onset during withdrawal" may be noted for the category

I/W=either of the above specifiers may be noted

P=the disorder is persisting

*also hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (flashbacks)

**includes amphetamine-type substances, cocaine, & other or unspecified stimulants

SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERSSUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS

DSM-IV CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE

- need at least 3 of the following within 12-month period- symptoms present at least 1 month or occur

repeatedly over time

Tolerance (physical dependence present)

Withdrawal

Substance taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended (loss of control)

Persistent desire, or unsuccessful efforts, to cut down or control substance use

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CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE

Much time spent in activities needed to obtain, use, and recover from the substance

Important social, family, school, work, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of the substance use

Substance use is continued despite knowing that physical or psychological problems are likely to be caused or exacerbated by the substance

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SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE – Course Specifiers

Early full remission: > 1 month < 12 months

Early partial remission: > 1 month < 12 months; one or more criteria for dependence or abuse met, but full criteria not met

Sustained full remission: > 12 months

Sustained partial remission: > 12 months, but 1 or more criteria met

On agonist therapy In controlled environment

SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERSSUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS

DSM-IV CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

- need at least 1 of the following within 12-month period- symptoms have never met criteria for Dependence for

this class of substance

Failure to fulfill role obligations at school, work, or home (e.g., many absences or poor work performance; neglect of kids)

Recurrent use in physically hazardous situations (e.g., driving)

Recurrent legal problems (e.g., disorderly conduct)

Continued use despite persistent social, interpersonal problems (e.g., verbal or physical aggression directed at spouse)

DSM-V SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERDSM-V SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

11 GENERAL CRITERIA (etoh as ex.)

A.Alcohol Use Disorder – a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:

1. Alcohol is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.

2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol use.

3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol, or recover from its effects.

4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use alcohol. (new to DSM-5)

GENERAL CRITERIA, cont’d.

5.Recurrent alcohol use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.6.Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol.7.Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use.8.Recurrent alcohol use in situations in which it is physically hazardous.9.Alcohol use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by alcohol.

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GENERAL CRITERIA, cont’d.

10.Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:a. A need for markedly increased amounts of

alcohol to achieve intoxication or desired effect.b. A markedly diminished effect with continued use

of the same amount of alcohol.

11. Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following:a. The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for

alcohol (refer to Criteria A & B of the criteria set for alcohol withdrawal, pp. 499-500)

b. Alcohol (or a closely related substance, such as a benzodiazepine) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.

• SPECIFIERS

• In early remission: After full criteria for alcohol use disorder previously met, none of the criteria for alcohol use disorder have been met for at least 3 months but for less than 12 months (with exception that Criterion A4, “Craving…” may be met).

• In sustained remission: After full criteria for alcohol use disorder previously met, none of the criteria for alcohol use disorder have been met at any time during a period of 12 months or longer (with the exception that “Craving” may be met).

• In a controlled environment: This additional specifier is used if the individual is in an environment where access to alcohol is restricted

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SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERSSUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS

Assessment Tools

Semi-structured interviews / intakes

Structured Clinical Interviews for the DSM (SCID)

Survey instruments (e.g., AUI; Addiction Severity Index; DRINC-2R – Drinker Inventory of Consequences)

Brief Screens (e.g., MAST; DAST; CAGE)

SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERSSUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS

Assessment Tools

Alcohol Use Inventory (AUI)

AUDIT

Drug Use Profile (just descriptive)

MAST; DAST

CAGE