Subsequent comparisons with the supervisor's assessment can be very useful. The standards can also be used by clinical staff as an intervention checklist where drug use issues feature. Staff should review Treatment Steps on which these standards are based. For more detailed information, click on the heading of each domain. Higher scores are used as opportunities for praise with lower scores being opportunities for further growth.
Indicators are a guide to evidence of achievement of that domain.
Links to relevant addiction competencies from the USA have been given where appropriate throughout this page. The contents page of the USA links can be found after the DrugNet clinical standards. See the end of this page for more useful links relating to standards and quality assurance. Routinely raises the issue of drug use with clients 2. Able to conduct and document drug use assessments 3.