Adult Assessment & Intervention with Substance Abuse

4. Negotiate a Plan of Action

1. Abstinence or controlled use
2. Reduction of drug-related problems
3. Other associated goals (ie improved family functioning/child safety, manage anxiety, depression, anger, accommodation, relationship, life skills, etc)
4. Referral - This should be considered during the assessment – who has been involved in the past.

• Discuss and negotiate any referral option
• Discuss any obstacles or benefits of referral options
• Organize referral with client present – or make it possible for the patient to call and set something up (such as by providing phone card)
• Write referral details for patient to take with them

For a listing of referral resources for substance abuse: