The SASSI Institute is dedicated to enhancing the utility of our screening tools through ongoing research and development. Our efforts focus on improving our screening instruments, understanding substance use trends, and addressing co-occurring disorders.

Key Research Areas:

Instrument Validation and Updates: The Institute has conducted recent validation studies to ensure the effectiveness of the SASSI in detecting substance use disorders among adults and adolescents. This includes research on identifying individuals who may underreport or deny substance use.

Co-Occurring Disorders: Mental Health Correlations | Research has explored the relationship between the adolescent SASSI-A3 scores and mental health diagnoses, such as depression and anxiety, in adolescents. This work aims to provide clinicians with tools to better address co-occurring disorders.

Substance Use Trends: Emerging Drug Threats | The Institute has published commentaries on the public health dangers of substances like Bromazolam and Xylazine, examining their prevalence in the illicit drug supply and associated risks.

Criminal Justice Applications: Offender Screening | Studies have examined the use of SASSI instruments to identify substance use disorders among offenders, highlighting the importance of early detection in reducing recidivism.The SASSI Institute collaborates with practitioners and researchers to gather data and refine their assessment tools, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of professionals in the field. For more detailed research information and publications, please visit www.sassi.com. We encourage you to reach out to us with questions or inquiries into research collaborations (we are especially interested in special populations) at research@sassi.com.