You will be required to get copies of the following manuals from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.  They can also be obtained by contacting RADAR in Boise.  Their number is 208-426-3471.  Their email address is, RADAR@Boisestate.edu

• Screening and Assessment of Alcohol-and Other Drug-Abusing Adolescents [Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 31].   Normally called TIP 31

• Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in the Criminal Justice System [Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #7].

• Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Coexisting Mental Illnesses and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse [Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #9].

• The Role and Current Status of Patient Placement Criteria in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. [Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #13].

• Alcohol and Other Drug Screening of Hospitalized Trauma Patients. [Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #16].

The UI bookstore has the following books;

• You should either purchase or be able to access the DSM IV.  You will need information for the following pages: Introduction, 1-36, 175-272, 708-09,793-850

• Patient Placement Criteria (2nd Edition - American Society for Addictive Medicine.  If you are unable to get to the UI bookstore to purchase this you can purchase by calling the ASAM Publications Distribution Center  @ 1-800-844-8948 

Optional Readings:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Assessing Alcohol Problems:  A Guide for Clinicians and Researchers (Treatment Handbook Series 4).