Addictions Screening and Assessment Tools Versus Clinical Assessments A client is typically referred to an addiction professional with myriad problems because addictions either directly or indirectly cause the problems, or the addiction is a byproduct of the problem. If clinical assessments provide an overview of a client's background and situation, is a specific addictions assessment necessary? If an addictions assessment shows a client with depression and anxiety, is a clinical assessment necessary? For this Discussion, you consider differences between use of addictions assessment tools and clinical assessment tools and the rationale behind each approach. To prepare: Review the Learning Resources, particularly the following articles: "Brief Intervention in College Settings" "Assessing Addiction: Concepts and Instruments" Post by Day 4 your response to the following: How might the use of addictions assessment tools differ from the use of clinical assessment tools? Include in your response references to unique administration and client considerations.