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NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative

Blending initiative graphicTreatment Planning M.A.T.R.S.: Utilizing the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) to Make Required Data Collection Useful

Primary Goal:

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is one of the most universally used instruments for the assessment of substance abuse and related problems. This Blending Team has completed products that include a 6-hour continuing education curriculum package addressing how to transform required "paperwork" into clinically useful information. These products also address the key tenets of treatment objectives and interventions (Measurable, Attainable, Time-limited, Realistic and Specific) referred to as Treatment Planning "M.A.T.R.S."

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Products:

Blending Team products include:

  • 6-hour classroom training program
  • Trainer script and trainer notes
  • PowerPoint slides and handouts including:
    - an ASI narrative, report, case examples and reference list

All of these products have been completed and are available at: http://asi.nattc.org

Products Completed and Released: 2005

To obtain an overview about this Blending Team, objectives and products, download the brochure.

Blending Team Members:

NIDA:
Deni Carise, Ph.D.
Meghan Love
Thomas McLellan, Ph.D.

SAMHSA/ATTC:
Richard Spence, Ph.D. (Lead)
Nancy Roget, M.S.
Pat Stilen, L.C.S.W.

Blending Initiative:

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