Evidence-based Psychosocial Assessment in Substance Use Disorders
Assessment in Substance Use Disorders
Keywords:
Substance use disorder, assessment, psychosocial, personality, cognitiveAbstract
Globally, substance use disorders have become a major public health issues owing to the high morbidity, mortality, burden and the various psychosocial consequences. Epidemiological studies indicate a growing trend of both licit and illicit substances, lower age of initiation and high treatment gap. Both prevention as well as management is of paramount importance. To plan appropriate management, a comprehensive psychosocial assessment is an important first step. The aim of the current article is to provide an overview of the various domains of assessment, the available tools that can be used and assimilation of findings.
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