Assessment Strategies for the addiction of Illicit Substances

At the end of the module, you should be able to

1. Recognize the importance of assessment in the identification and treatment of substance use disorders.
2. Describe the assessment process and its objectives in the context of illicit substance addiction.
3. Understand the role of evaluation in intervention planning and monitoring
4. Identify different methods and tools for assessing substance use disorders.
5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different evaluation approaches.
6. Recognize the influence of biological, psychological, and social factors on addiction.
7. Understand the impact of concurrent non-psychiatric disorders and dual diagnoses on assessment and treatment.
8. Plan the evaluation taking into account the characteristics of vulnerable populations such as adolescents, pregnant women and LGBTIQ+ people.
9. Use strategies to combat stigma and discrimination in the evaluation process.
10. Demonstrate the ability to structure evaluation interviews to gather relevant information. 
11. Apply techniques to assess motivation and readiness for treatment.
12. Analyze real situations and apply assessment tools and strategies.
13. Demonstrate communication skills, empathy and building a therapeutic relationship.
14. Understand the importance of collaborative work in dealing with additions.
15. Integrate the assessment results into individualized treatment plans, considering the level of care, treatment objectives and available resources.