The CAFCASS SCODA Risk Assessment Checklist is a tool used by social workers to assess the potential risks and protective factors in cases involving parents or caregivers with drug issues. The checklist consists of several domains that are evaluated using a scoring system, and social…
Category: Drugs: Assessment Tools
The Cycle of Change Handout
The Cycle of Change is a handout that social workers can use to assist their service users in understanding the process of change. It helps individuals assess which stage of change they are currently in and enables them to plan strategies to facilitate progress. It…
The Substances And Choices Scale – SACS
The Substances and Choices Scale (SACS) is a brief screening and outcome measurement instrument for assessing and monitoring the use and impact of alcohol and drugs in young people. It is designed to be used by health professionals working with young people that are engaged…
DAST: Drug Abuse Screening Test
DAST: Drug Abuse Screening TestThe Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is a concise screening tool used to assess drug use within the past 12 months. It consists of 10 items that can be administered by a pratitioner or completed by an individual themselves. Each question…
Drug Abuse Screening Test for Adolescents (DAST-A)
The Drug Abuse Screening Test for Adolescents (DAST-A) is a valuable tool designed to assess drug use and associated problems in adolescents. This 28-item questionnaire provides a structured format for screening and evaluating substance abuse among young individuals. The DAST-A covers a range of questions…