What It Captures
The review captures recovery-relevant substance-use patterns, perceived effects on symptoms or functioning, and client-specific risks or barriers.
Substance Use Impact Review
Substance Use Impact Review is a ready-to-send tool for mental health practitioners and clients managing mental illness. It helps clarify how drug or alcohol use relates to symptoms, functioning, recovery stability, risks, and barriers.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Sensitive Content Handling
Sensitive or high-risk content is presented as reported information for practitioner follow-up, not as automated advice.
Comparison Over Time
Reviewed results can be compared by changed patterns, impacts, or barriers, not by numeric trend.
Does this review diagnose substance use disorder?
No. It maps reported substance-use patterns to recovery impact and does not create diagnoses or severity scores.
Can it be used if the client reports past use rather than current use?
Yes. Past or affected-by-drugs/alcohol content can be captured when it is relevant to recovery.
What happens if a pattern is entered without an impact?
The entry is marked as needing clarification before final review, while the draft content is preserved.