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Addiction Severity Index: experience in the field
1Integra, Inc., Radnor, PA 19087.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a widely used tool in substance abuse research. User feedback highlights areas for improvement to enhance its application in treatment and research settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been a globally utilized instrument in substance abuse treatment and research since 1979.
- Its widespread adoption indicates a need for improvements based on practical user experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather insights from current ASI users regarding the instrument's strengths and weaknesses.
- To identify necessary modifications and enhancements for optimizing the ASI's use in clinical and research contexts.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 25 Addiction Severity Index (ASI) users in the United States.
- The survey collected data on user experiences, including reasons for selecting the ASI and modifications made.
Main Results:
- Findings detail the reasons users select the ASI for substance abuse assessments.
- The study identifies specific modifications users have implemented to meet site-specific needs.
- Suggestions for enhancing the ASI to ensure appropriate use by trained interviewers are presented.
Conclusions:
- User feedback is crucial for refining the Addiction Severity Index (ASI).
- Enhancements based on practical application can improve the ASI's effectiveness in substance abuse treatment and research.
- The study provides valuable recommendations for the continued development and appropriate utilization of the ASI.