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The drug abuse screening test

H A Skinner

    Addictive Behaviors
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) effectively quantifies drug misuse problems in clinical settings. This validated screening tool shows strong reliability and usefulness for assessing drug involvement in individuals seeking help.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Substance Abuse Research

    Background:

    • The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a widely used self-report measure.
    • It aims to assess drug misuse consequences for screening and treatment evaluation.
    • Reliable and valid instruments are crucial for accurate substance use disorder assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the measurement properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).
    • To assess the reliability and validity of the DAST in a clinical population.
    • To determine the DAST's utility in quantifying drug involvement.

    Main Methods:

    • The DAST, a 28-item self-report questionnaire, was administered to 256 clients with drug/alcohol abuse issues.
    • Internal consistency reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha.

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  • Factor analysis explored the scale's dimensionality.
  • Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating DAST scores with demographic data, drug use frequency, and psychopathology indices.

    • Main Results:

    • The DAST demonstrated substantial internal consistency reliability (alpha = .92).
    • Factor analysis supported a unidimensional scale structure.
    • The DAST showed moderate correlations with social desirability and denial, suggesting limited response style bias.
    • Concurrent validity was supported by correlations with relevant variables.

    Conclusions:

    • The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a reliable and valid instrument for quantifying drug misuse in help-seeking populations.
    • Findings support its use in clinical screening and treatment evaluation.
    • Further validation in diverse populations and settings is recommended.