The SASSI is a self-report screening instrument for substance dependency. Objective decision rules classify individuals as chemically dependent or as not chemically dependent. It is especially effective in identifying early-stage chemically dependent individuals who are either in denial or who are trying to conceal their chemical dependency. In addition to being used as a screening instrument, the SASSI also provides clinical insights into a respondent’s defensiveness, as well as other characteristics.
How to Use the Assessment
The SASSI consists of an adolescent (SASSI-A2) and adult (SASSI-3) version. Both versions are available in handscored or software format. With the handscored format, respondents complete the assessment on paper and you score the assessment using a scoring key. The SASSI can be scored with results plotted on a Profile Sheet by support staff in one minute. With the software format, you can instantly generate reports that summarize results.
Connecting Clinician to Client
This is a one hour video that includes interpretations of SASSI results, followed by feedback demonstrations for both adult and adolescent cases.
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- Face Valid Alcohol
- Face Valid Other Drug
- Symptoms
- Obvious Attributes
- Subtle Attributes
- Defensiveness
- Correctional
- Family vs. Control Subjects
- Random Answering Pattern
- Supplemental Addiction Measure
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