The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is used to measure what?

• A. It measures mood symptoms exclusively.
• B. It evaluates dietary intake during addiction treatment.
• C. It focuses only on physical health status.
• D. It assesses problem severity across multiple life domains in SUD.

Answer: (D)

The Addiction Severity Index measures problem severity across multiple life domains affected by substance use disorders. It isn’t limited to mood symptoms, diet, or just physical health; instead, it assesses a range of areas such as medical status, employment/support, drug use, legal status, family/social relationships, and psychiatric status. This broad, multi-domain approach helps clinicians understand the overall impact of addiction on a person’s life and guides treatment planning and outcome tracking. That broader scope is why it’s the best answer—the other options describe only single aspects, not the comprehensive assessment the ASI provides.