ADAT: How the tools were selected

The ADAT tools were selected to meet several needs. The tools needed to:

provide information on client functioning in the seven areas of client strengths and needs: levels of intoxication and withdrawal needs; medical/psychiatric; emotional/behavioural; treatment readiness; recovery environment; relapse potential; barriers and resources.
be used to independently measure client progress through treatment
have sound psychometric properties
be relatively brief in administration
be used both with alcohol and other drugs
be available at low cost
be used for clinical evaluations.

Many other tools were considered, but they did not meet the selection criteria.