Evolution of the SASSI

The emergence, psychometric soundness, and continued development of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), (Miller, 1985, 1994, & 1997) is reviewed from its original version through it current, third revision. The SASSI is a screening tool designed to detect chemical dependency in individuals, regardless of attempts to conceal, minimize or deny substance use involvement. The SASSI’s nine subscales are based on clusters of items that were empirically derived and validated through an extensive period of testing and …

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