It is the process in determining the risk of use of persons who use drugs
Screening
What is the definition of ASSIST?
Alcohol, Smoking, Substance Involvement Screening Test
What does the acronym SRQ stand for?
Self-reporting questionnaire
What are the 2 F's in CRAFFT + N
Forget & Family and friends
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
In the client flow for minors, what happens to those screened with moderate risk?
Drug dependency examination with DOH accredited physician
How many questions are there in ASSIST?
Eight
What does the SRQ measure?
Mental health issues
What exactly are we counting in questions 1-4 in relation to substance of use?
Number of days in the past 12 months/ year
An important tool to facilitate referral and linkeages within an area
Resource Map
What is the complete title of RA 9165
The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Which item are we NOT measuring for tobacco?
What does item 25 measure?
Possible neurologic disorder
Questions 5-10 inquire about the minor's substance use in which time frame?
Lifetime
The aftercare for RPWUDs should not exceed a period of?
18 months
What is the first step in conducting the ASSIST?
Questions 21-24 measure what mental health symptoms?
Psychotic symtoms
If your minor client scored zero for items 1-4, what is the next step?
Proceed to question number 5 and stop.
What are the three criteria for substance use dependence?
Tolerance, Withdrawal and Compulsion
The new client flow for wellness and recovery is based on which DDB Board Regulation?
DDB Board Reg 7, series of 2019
What is the intervention/ treatment given per risk level once given the ASSIST?
Low Risk- General Interventions
Moderate Risk- Community based drug rehabilitation
High Risk- Drug dependency exam by a DOH accredited physician
How many points are needed for referral after conducting SRQ?
5 or more YES responses for numbers 1-20 and 1 or more for numbers 21-25
What are the 5R's of Brief Intervention for minors?
Review, Recommend, Riding/Driving, Response, Reinforce
What is the difference between substance use from substance abuse?
Substance use- continuous use to alleviate pain or discomfort
Substance abuse- maladaptive and repeated use despite negative effects