The reliability and validity of the Severity of Dependence Scale for detecting cannabis dependence in psychosis.
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01/01/2007
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Aims: To determine the reliability and validity of the Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) for detecting cannabis dependence in a large sample of in-patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants: Participants were 153 in-patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder in Brisbane, Australia. Measurements: Participants were administered the SDS for cannabis dependence in the past 12 months. The presence of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Version-IV (DSM-IV) cannabis dependence in the previous 12 months was assessed using the Comprehensive International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Findings: The SDS had high levels of internal consistency and strong construct and concurrent validity. Individuals with a score of ≥2 on the SDS were nearly 30 times more likely to have DSM-IV cannabis dependence. The SDS was the strongest predictor of DSM-IV cannabis dependence after controlling for other predictor variables. Conclusions: The SDS is a brief, valid and reliable screen for cannabis dependence among people with psychosis |
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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DOI:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01669.x Hides, Leanne, Dawe, Sharon, Young, Ross McD., & Kavanagh, David J. (2007) The reliability and validity of the Severity of Dependence Scale for detecting cannabis dependence in psychosis. Addiction, 102(1), pp. 35-40. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling |
Palavras-Chave | #Cannabis dependence #Comorbidity #Drug abuse #Screening #Test validity |
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Journal Article |