The SAQ is much more than just a test for alcohol and drug use or abuse. It
also measures client truthfulness when tested along with client aggressiveness,
resistance and stress management abilities.
Substance Abuse Questionnaire
Screening for alcohol and drugs issues along with co-occuring problems
facilitates client understanding, early problem identification, and timely
intervention or treatment. SAQ scale scores also enable evaluators to match
problem severity with treatment intensity. Attained SAQ scale scores are
presented with matching intervention and treatment recommendations in SAQ
reports.
