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Addiction is a difficult journey that few can truly understand, even among experts in the field. As someone who is currently struggling with addiction, I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. It can be difficult to find others who truly understand the depths of the struggle and the hard work it takes to overcome it.
Some people are just, flat out, more prone to addiction. And they tend to have the cravings that never fully go away (but does get easier to endure over time, so it is still worth it). And then some people can kick addictions easily.
Regular use = 3+ times per week, 2+ day binges, or problematic, irregular use in which normal activities are compromised. Alcohol to intoxication does not necessarily mean “drunk”; use the words “felt the effects,” “got a buzz,” “high,” etc. instead of “intoxication.”.
Access the Official Addiction Severity Index-5th Edition (ASI-5th Edition) by McLellan AT, distributed by Mapi Research Trust | ePROVIDE, and up-to-date information on copyright, licensing, scoring, translations.
The Addiction Severity Index--Fifth Edition (ASI; McLellan et al., 1992) was developed to be an updated interview measure for substance-dependent patients. In creating the fifth edition, the original ASI (McLellan et al., 1980) was revised to include a new section on family history of alcohol, drug, and psychiatric problems.
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a multidimensional interview used to measure the substance use, health, and social problems of those with alcohol and other drug problems, both at admission to treatment and subsequently at follow‐up contacts.
If the client is uncomfortable or feels it is too personal or painful to give an answer, instruct the client not to answer. Explain the benefits and advantages of answering as many questions as possible in terms of developing a comprehensive and effective treatment plan to help them.
