Looking back at this past year, we are proud of the work we’ve accomplished together. The accurate, subtle screening provided by the SASSI instruments – including the Adult SASSI-4, Adolescent SASSI-A3, and Spanish SASSI – remain cornerstones for evidence-based decision-making in diverse clinical settings.

This year, we’ve focused on:

• Enhancing Clinical Insight: Providing professionals with the training and resources needed to interpret SASSI profiles, helping you understand client dynamics, even those who may be minimizing or unaware of their substance use.
• Supporting the Recovery Community: Sharing valuable insights and research through The SASSI Network, contributing to the broader conversation and dialogue around substance use disorders.
• Streamlining Your Work: Continuing to improve the SASSI Online platform to make administration and scoring as efficient as possible, giving you more time to focus on your clients.

If you work with DUI offenders, in 2026 we encourage you to consider incorporating the Behaviors & Attitudes Drinking & Driving Scale (BADDS) which identifies preintervention risk of future impaired driving, and changes in DUI-related risky behaviors & attitudes following intervention. It is ideal for initial risk assessment, pre and post-test screening, and program evaluation. Training is available

Every accurate screening and every step toward appropriate treatment is a testament to the powerful combination of sound clinical tools and professional expertise. We look forward to our continued collaborations.

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