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. 1992;9(1):27-38.
doi: 10.1016/0740-5472(92)90007-b.

The Chemical Use, Abuse, and Dependence Scale (CUAD). Rationale, reliability, and validity

M P McGovern  1 , D H Morrison
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The Chemical Use, Abuse, and Dependence Scale (CUAD). Rationale, reliability, and validity

M P McGovern et al. J Subst Abuse Treat. 1992.

Abstract

This article describes the rationale for the development of the Chemical Use, Abuse, and Dependence Scale (CUAD). The instrument is in a semistructured interview format; it derives both substance use severity scores and DSM-III-R substance use disorder diagnoses and can be administered in a short period with minimal training. The reliability and validity of the CUAD are reported and appear satisfactory. The CUAD is recommended for use as a detection, diagnostic, and treatment selection index in clinical, research, and program evaluation contexts.

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