Scenario/Cases

Overview

Properly assess and determine the treatment for your clients with substance use disorders and addiction, this relies on use of a holistic, multidimensional approach. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) which uses six dimensions of criteria for determining treatment and care for individuals with addiction. In this assignment, you will fill in the ASAM six dimensions using the case study scenario. 

the  ASAM website: https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria/about-the-asam-criteria

Specifically, address the following  critical elements:

· Severity: Indicate the level of severity for each dimension on the chart.

· Reasons: Note reasons for the rating you have given for each dimension.

· Reflection: Reflect on how this assessment tool might help inform your treatment plan for your case study client.

ASAM Form

ASAM DIMENSIONAL SEVERITY PROFILE
ASAM Dimension	(0) No Problem	(1) Mild	(2) Moderate	(3) Substantial	(4) Severe
Dimension One: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
Dimension Two: Biomedical conditions and complications
Dimension Three: Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive conditions and complications
Dimension Four: Readiness to change
Dimension Five: Relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential
Dimension Six: Recovery/living environment

Notes/Reasons:

Dimension One: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential

Dimension Two: Biomedical conditions and complications

Dimension Three: Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive conditions and complications

Dimension Four: Readiness to change

Dimension Five: Relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential

Dimension Six: Recovery/living environment

Reflection: