For further clinical evaluation and research, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has adapted the NIDA-Modified ASSIST for adults and adolescents (ages 11-17) to self-administer the screening tool and for parents/guardians to administer with their children (ages 6-17). These measures are considered by the APA as “emerging measures” and should be used to enhance clinical decision-making but not as the sole basis for making a clinical diagnosis. Please visit the APA site for more information.
APA Self-Administered Screening Tools
| Screening Tool | Drugs/Alcohol | Other Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | ||
| Level 1: Pre-Screen/General Screen (PDF, 390KB) | X | X |
| Level 2: Substance Use Screen/Adapted NM ASSIST (PDF, 476KB) | X | |
| Adolescents, Ages 11-17 | ||
| Level 1: Pre-Screen/General Screen (PDF, 273KB) | X | X |
| Level 2: Substance Use Screen/Adapted NM ASSIST (PDF, 481KB) | X | |
| Parent/Guardian of Child Ages 6-17 | ||
| Level 1: Pre-Screen/General Screen (PDF, 394KB) | X | X |
| Level 2: Substance Use Screen/Adapted NM ASSIST (PDF, 487KB) | X | |