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. 2006 Feb;31(2):309-19.
doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.012. Epub 2005 Jun 24.

Psychometric characteristics of a Spanish version of the DAST-10 and the RAGS

Luis E Bedregal  1 , Linda Carter Sobell, Mark B Sobell, Edward Simco
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Psychometric characteristics of a Spanish version of the DAST-10 and the RAGS

Luis E Bedregal et al. Addict Behav. 2006 Feb.

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  • Addict Behav. 2006 Sep;31(9):1730

Abstract

Although Hispanics/Latinos constitute the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, there are few culturally and linguistically valid Spanish language clinical assessment instruments. This shortage is even more critical in the addictions field. This article presents the psychometric characteristics of two drug abuse screening instruments; the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10), and the Reduce Annoyed Guilty Start (RAGS) test that were translated into Spanish. Participants included 60 drug abusers, 35 alcohol abusers, and 127 individuals with no alcohol and/or drug problem. Results indicated that the Spanish versions of the two drug abuse screening instruments were reliable and unidimensional and differentiated drug abusers from non-substance abusers and from alcohol abusers.

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