Abstract

A broad range of psychological and laboratory tests have been developed to assist in identification and treatment of alcoholism. The following measures are reviewed: Self-Administered Alcoholism Screening Test, Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment, Alcohol Dependence Scale, Inventory of Drinking Situations, Situational Confidence Questionnaire, Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire, and Addiction Severity Index. Currently available and promising laboratory tests for alcoholism screening are also briefly described. Finally, comments are offered on the role of assessment in treatment planning and needs for additional psychometric research.

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