Adolescent Substance Use Screening Instruments: A Review of the Literature

Specific Write Requirements

It should be written in a style that is lucid, simple, and precise. It has to be without any spelling, grammatical, or logical mistakes, complex formulas or complex statistical jargon. The dissertation writer has to comply with all the standards and formats of the writing. It needs to be written in a manner that is readable and makes the reader interested in the dissertation while remembering the sophistication of the audience.

A review of the current research literature to determine what screening instruments are currently in use to screen for adolescent substance use (drugs and/or alcohol) in private practice settings, written in a concise tight synopsis of the literature. Current literature seems to suggest that screening instruments are not routinely used, even though they may represent a reliable and straightforward means of quickly screening for adolescent alcohol and drug use, often requiring minimal time requirements and training to use.

Inclusion of the Following Discussions in the Most Cohesive/Coherent Order:

? A brief discussion of adolescence and the age group associated with adolescence. Does the research suggest a broader definition of adolescent (age range) for adolescent screening instruments?
? What does the current research indicate regarding frequency of administration of screening instruments in private practice settings? What are the arguments for and against use of screening instruments for adolescents for substance use in private practice?
? A discussion of the differences between screening instruments and assessment instruments. As example, the differences in the objectives of each, time to administer and expertise to administer each.
? Are adolescent screening instruments for substance use merely altered versions of adult screening instruments? If so, what are the implications for reliability and validity?
? What are the practitioners credentials required (i.e., licensure or certification) if any to administer screening instruments
? Identification of the specific screening instruments currently in use, those with the best reliability and validity according to the research and type of reliability and validity (table as appropriate & necessary for clarity)

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