Clarification and standardization of substance abuse terminology
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R C Rinaldi1, E M Steindler, B B Wilford
1Department of Mental Health, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610.
JAMA
|January 22, 1988
Abstract:
A four-stage Delphi survey of substance abuse experts was conducted to help achieve greater clarity and uniformity in terminology associated with alcohol and other drug-related problems. This multidisciplinary group of experts was asked to reach a consensus on alcohol and other drug-related terms and definitions. Results produced a list of 50 substance abuse terms deemed important, along with the most agreed on definition for each term.