Specifications include, but are not limited to: DSAMH recognizes the role of holistic, integrated treatment services and recovery supports f or individuals with behavioral health needs. DSAMH requires that all SUD treatment providers use the ASAM multi-dimensional assessment to provide a holistic assessment of the individual based on the following six dimensions of care: •Dimension 1: Acute Intoxication and/or Withdrawal Potential: Past and current experiences of substance use and withdrawal•Dimension 2: Biomedical Conditions and Complications: Physical health history and current condition •Dimension 3: Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions and Complications: Thoughts, emotions, mental health needs, and behavioral health history •Dimension 4: Readiness to Change: Readiness for and interest in changing •Dimension 5: Relapse, Continued Use, or Continued Problem Potential: Likelihood of relapse or continued use or continued behavioral health problems •Dimension 6: Recovery and Living Environment: Relationship between recovery and living environment (people, places, and things)
