Chapter 5.Assessment
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In the most recent Practice Guidelines for the Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults, the American Psychiatric Association (2016) recommends that the initial psychiatric evaluation of a patient include an assessment of the patient’s use of tobacco, alcohol, psychoactive substances, prescribed medications, and any other supplements. In contrast to screening, which is designed to quickly identify risky patterns of substance use, a comprehensive assessment firmly establishes where on the continuum of substance use the patient falls—use, misuse, excessive use, or substance use disorder. This information will then add to the development of an appropriate and evidence-based treatment plan that fits the proper level of care.
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