Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool - South Dakota

Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool is a legal document that was released by the South Dakota Department of Social Services - a government authority operating within South Dakota.

FAQ

Q: What is the Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool?A: The Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool is a tool used in South Dakota to measure the outcomes of substance use disorder treatment for youth.

Q: Who uses the Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool?A: The tool is used by treatment providers and agencies in South Dakota that work with youth with substance use disorder.

Q: What does the tool measure?A: The tool measures various outcome domains related to the youth's substance use disorder treatment, including substance use, social functioning, education/employment, and legal involvement.

Q: Why is the tool important?A: The tool helps to assess the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment for youth and guide future treatment interventions.

Q: Who administers the tool?A: The tool is administered by treatment providers and agencies in South Dakota that work with youth.

Q: What happens after the tool is administered?A: After the tool is administered, the results are used to inform treatment planning and interventions for the youth.

Q: Is the tool specific to South Dakota?A: Yes, the Youth Substance Use Disorder Discharge Outcome Tool is specific to South Dakota and is not used nationwide.

Q: Is the tool confidential?A: Yes, the tool's results and the information collected are kept confidential and used only for treatment planning purposes.