SASSI stands for which inventory?

• A. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory
• B. Substance Assessment Screening System
• C. Substance Abuse Strengthened Scale Inventory
• D. Subtle Anxiety Screening Instrument

Answer: (A)

SASSI is a quick screening tool used to flag possible substance use problems by focusing on subtle indicators that may not be obvious in a standard interview. The acronym stands for Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory, which directly reflects its purpose and approach. This exact title emphasizes both the domain (substance abuse) and the method (subtle screening) that the instrument uses to detect risk, including tendencies to minimize or deny use. The other options don’t match the established name for this tool, so they don’t reflect the true title or scope. In practice, clinicians rely on SASSI to screen efficiently and guide further, more in-depth assessment if needed.