What is the theory behind this substance abuse assessment worksheet?
The term “substance abuse” refers to the excessive consumption of alcohol, medications, and other illegal substances. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that there are numerous ways that drugs can impact your body, including: cocaine, marijuana, tobacco, heroin, and other drugs. There are numerous types of therapy that can be used to help cure addiction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt), dialectical behaviour therapy (dbt), and motivational interviewing (MI).
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help in identifying a problem, frequency and severity of the drug abuse. This worksheet will give an in-depth understanding of the underlying causes of problems. Also, it facilitates developing coping strategies and reducing stress. It makes clients able to take further treatment in order to solve their problems.
How to use the worksheet?
This worksheet will be utilised during client sessions. This worksheet provides required information regarding client’s drug use and severity level which further helps in making treatment plans according to clients’ problems.
Substance Abuse Assessment Worksheet
Read it carefully and fill out the section for each drug you’ve ever used, even if it was never a problem for you. If you can’t recall exact details, give your best assumption.
| Drugs Name | Frequency of using(quantity per days/week) | When was the last time you used it?(month or days) | Was this ever a problem?(yes/no) | When did you start using it?(mention age) |
| Pain killers | ||||
| Inhalants | ||||
| Methadone | ||||
| Heroin | ||||
| Cocaine | ||||
| Alcohol | ||||
| Marijuana | ||||
| Other drugs |
References
What is an addiction assessment? (2017, May 15). Rehab After Work. https://rehabafterwork.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/what-is-an-addiction-assessment/
You can download this worksheet here.