CHECKLIST

Is the client an addict?

Is the client physically dependent on any drug?

The drug

route of administration

What is the client's prior experience when using the drug?

Under the influence of the drug, how does the client's behavior differ from his/her sober state?

Relative to the incident

when did the client last use alcohol or other drugs?

does this use episode differ from client's usual pattern of use?

was the client intoxicated or in a craving state?

was the client sleep deprived?

what was the client's mental state at the time of the incident?

is the client's self reported mental state consistent with reports of witnesses?

Were blood or urine samples obtained from the client for drug analysis?

If so, exactly how long after the incident were the samples obtained?

Does the client have prior experience with treatment for alcohol or other drugs?