psychology

Assessment Description

Select and research a substance use disorder testing instrument.  

Write a 500-750-word analysis describing the instrument’s application in counseling. Include the following in your analysis: 

· Describe the substance use disorder test, including whether the test is used for screening or a full assessment. 

· Explain why the selected test is used and how the test is administered. 

· Explain the importance of test validity and reliability. 

· Explain how the test results are interpreted and used in diagnosis and treatment. 

Include a minimum of two scholarly references in your analysis. 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.  

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

1.6: Identify an appropriate testing instrument, explain how to administer the test, and interpret test results.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.

14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.

23) Understand and appropriately apply agency-specific policies and procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff.

106) Describe principles and philosophies of prevention, treatment, relapse, and recovery.