Excerpt SUDDS- From Assesments-

ASSESSMENT 
Please note that the completion of an assessment tool (or several) is a part of the assessment process, but does not by itself constitute an assessment.  Assessment involves the interpretation of information provided by the client and by other information sources.  Per ADAD Substance Use Disorder Treatment Rules, “assessment” is defined as:  ” the process of gaining an understanding of the person's unique situation via systematic collection and analysis of data on a number of dimensions including:  functional and dysfunctional aspects of psychological patterns and family and social structures including histories of physical and social structures including histories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse;  biological systems including current physical and mental health status and client and family histories;  client and family alcohol and other drug use/abuse histories; factors affecting client, family and community safety; leisure time activities;  education and vocational history; religious or spiritual life; legal status;  life skill acquisition;  information from previous treatment experiences;  cultural factors including racial and ethnic background;  age; 
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gender; sexual orientation; linguistic abilities; personal strengths and motivation. It is required that the results of the assessment be incorporated into the treatment plan for all clients screened as having an alcohol or other drug problem.”