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Diagnosis of Addictive Disorders
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Diagnosing substance use disorders is a comprehensive process that combines clinical assessment with additional tests to gain a full understanding of how substance use is affecting the person’s life.
Laboratory tests.
Clinical interview. Addictive disorders are mainly diagnosed through a clinical interview with the patient. This interview is often also attended by relatives or close friends who can provide relevant information about the person. To confirm that the person has taken or takes the substance, they are asked about their use pattern for the drug, both at present and in the past.
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Substantiated information by:
Antoni Gual Solé
Head of the Addictive Behavior Unit
Clara Oliveras Salvà
Hugo López Pelayo
Magalí Andreu
Psychologist
Addictive Behaviours Unit
Mireia Graell Gabriel
Pablo Barrio Giménez
Silvia Mondón
Psychiatrist
Addictive Behaviours Unit
Published: 16 September 2019
Updated: 16 September 2019
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