Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire (ADDQ)

Description

The Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire (SADD) is a comprehensive self-report instrument designed to assess the severity of alcohol dependence in individuals. It encompasses various behavioral and psychological aspects related to alcohol consumption, helping healthcare providers understand the impact of alcohol on an individual’s life. This tool is significant for both clinical settings and research, offering insights into the patterns of drinking behavior and its consequences. The questionnaire aims to facilitate early identification of individuals who may be struggling with alcohol dependence, thereby promoting timely and appropriate interventions.

Authors and Contact Email

Raistrick, D., Dunbar, G., & Davidson, R. (1983)

Purpose

The purpose of the SADD is to measure the level of dependence on alcohol among individuals, thereby aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning for alcohol-related issues.

Test Year

1983

Administration Method and Scoring

The questionnaire consists of 15 items, each assessed on a four-point Likert scale where responses range from 1 (Never) to 4 (Nearly Always). The total score can range from 0 to 45, with interpretations of dependence as follows: a score of 1-9 indicates low dependence, 10-19 indicates medium dependence, and 20 or greater indicates high dependence.

Reliability and Validity

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Factors and Subscales

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Keywords

Alcohol dependence, self-report questionnaire, assessment tool, substance use, behavioral patterns

Items of ‘Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire (SADD)’

1. Do you find difficulty in getting the thought of drinking out of your mind?
2. Is getting drunk more important than your next meal?
3. Do you plan your day around when and where you can drink?
4. Do you drink in the morning, afternoon and evening?
5. Do you drink for the effect of alcohol without caring what the drink is?
6. Do you drink as much as you want irrespective of what you are doing the next day?
7. Given that many problems might be caused by alcohol do you still drink too much?
8. Do you know that you won’t be able to stop drinking once you start?
9. Do you try to control your drinking by giving it up completely for days or weeks at a time?
10. The morning after a heavy drinking session do you need your first drink to get yourself going?
11. The morning after a heavy drinking session do you wake up with a definite shakiness of your hands?
12. After a heavy drinking session do you wake up and retch or vomit?
13. The morning after a heavy drinking session do you go out of your way to avoid people?
14. After a heavy drinking session do you see frightening things that later you realize were imaginary?
15. Do you go drinking and the next day find you have forgotten what happened the night before?

References

Raistrick, D., Dunbar, G., & Davidson, R. (1983). Development of a questionnaire to measure alcohol dependence. British Journal of the Addiction, 78, 89-95. This instrument can be found at: http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/html.cfm/index3556EN.html