Assessment & Withdrawal
This tool assesses alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as tremors and agitation.
What is The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Scale Revised (CIWA-AR)? This is an instrument used by medical professionals to assess and diagnose the severity of alcohol withdrawal.
This medication is approved for opioid use disorder and can be used in outpatient care.
What is buprenorphine?
Pronounced "byoo·pruh·nor·feen"
Jaden’s depression and substance use represent this clinical category.
What are co-occurring disorders?
This therapy helps Jaden examine triggers and build coping tools
What is CBT?
Scheduling work, meals, sleep, and recovery meetings provides this stabilizing effect.
What is routine/structure?
This comprehensive tool evaluates substance use severity and psychosocial functioning in adults.
What is the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)?
ASI and CIWA-Ar differ in that the ASI is a comprehensive intake assessment measuring multiple life areas affected by substance use, while the CIWA-Ar is a rapid, focused tool used specifically to assess and monitor the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
This medication blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol.
What is naltrexone?
Also used to treat OUD.
Integrated treatment models for Jaden combine these two services simultaneously.
What are mental health and substance use treatments?
This peer-support model is widely used among adults seeking sobriety.
What are 12-step programs?
A written list of people Jaden can contact during cravings is known as this.
What is a support network list?
Calling his sponsor.
Jaden’s risk of seizures or delirium tremens places him in this withdrawal severity category.
What is high-risk alcohol withdrawal?
This medication helps maintain abstinence from alcohol by reducing cravings.
What is acamprosate?
Pronounced "uh·kam·pruh·sayt"
His lonely living situation increases relapse risk by reducing this key protective factor.
What is social support?
This behavioral model helps clients identify warning signs and create structured safety plans.
*What is relapse prevention therapy?
Ongoing MAT, therapy, and support groups together form this long-term plan.
What is a comprehensive recovery plan?