ASSIST Lite

Instructions

The questions ask about psychoactive substance use in the PAST 3 MONTHS ONLY. Ask about each substance in order and only proceed to the supplementary questions if the person has used that substance.

On completion of all the questions, count the number of “yes” responses to obtain a score for each substance, and mark the risk category. Provide a brief intervention relevant to the risk category.

Did you smoke a cigarette containing tobacco?

Yes No

Did you usually smoke more than 10 cigarettes each day?

Yes No

Did you usually smoke within 30 minutes after waking?

Yes No

Did you have a drink containing alcohol?

Yes No

On any occasion, did you drink more than 4 standard drinks of alcohol?

Yes No

Have you tried and failed to control, cut down or stop drinking?

Yes No

Has anyone expressed concern about your drinking?

Yes No

Did you use cannabis?

Yes No

Have you had a strong desire or urge to use cannabis at least once a week or more often?

Yes No

Has anyone expressed concern about your use of cannabis?

Yes No

Did you use an amphetamine-type stimulant, or cocaine, or a stimulant medication not as prescribed?

Yes No

Did you use a stimulant at least once each week or more often?

Yes No

Has anyone expressed concern about your use of a stimulant?

Yes No

Did you use a sedative or sleeping medication not as prescribed?

Yes No

Have you had a strong desire or urge to use a sedative or sleeping medication at least once a week or more often?

Yes No

Has anyone expressed concern about your use of a sedative or sleeping medication?

Yes No

Did you use a street opioid (e.g. heroin) or an opioid-containing medication not as prescribed?

Yes No

Have you tried and failed to control, cut down or stop using an opioid?

Yes No

Has anyone expressed concern about your use of an opioid?

Yes No

Did you use any other psychoactive substances? If yes, what did you take? (Not scored, but prompts further assessment)

Yes No

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