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Description
The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test, commonly referred to as DUDIT, is a screening tool designed to identify drug use disorders in individuals. It was developed to assist clinicians and researchers in assessing patterns of drug use and related behaviors among specific populations, focusing on both the frequency and consequences of drug use. This test aims to provide valuable insights into an individual’s relationship with drugs, serving as a critical first step toward intervention and treatment. The DUDIT is particularly beneficial in informing healthcare decisions and facilitating referrals for comprehensive assessments or specialized treatment programs. As substance use remains an ongoing public health issue, the DUDIT offers a structured approach to gather pertinent information and recognize problematic patterns in drug consumption.
Authors and Contact Email
The team under the auspices of Anne H. Berman. (1992). Information not available.
Purpose
The purpose of the DUDIT is to identify individuals who may be experiencing drug use disorders and to assess the severity and frequency of their drug use behaviors. The test seeks to highlight patterns that may warrant further investigation or intervention.
Test Year
1992
Administration Method and Scoring
The DUDIT is typically self-administered, allowing individuals to report their drug usage behaviors in a private and confidential manner. The scoring of the DUDIT involves summing the scores from the individual items, with higher scores indicating a higher likelihood of drug use disorders.
Reliability and Validity
The DUDIT has demonstrated good reliability and validity in various studies, including those assessing its effectiveness in criminal justice and detoxification settings. The scale has been evaluated in diverse populations, reinforcing its credibility as a diagnostic tool.
Factors and Subscales
Information not available.
Keywords
Drug use disorders, screening tool, self-report, substance abuse, addiction, drug use patterns, clinical assessment.
Items of ‘Drug Use Disorders Identification Test – DUDIT’
1. How often do you use drugs other than alcohol? (See list of drugs on back side.)
– Never / Once a month or less often / 2-4 times a month / 2-3 times a week / 4 times a week or more often
2. Do you use more than one type of drug on the same occasion?
– Never / Once a month or less often / 2-4 times a month / 2-3 times a week / 4 times a week or more often
3. How many times do you take drugs on a typical day when you use drugs?
– 0 / 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 7 or more
4. How often are you influenced heavily by drugs?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
5. Over the past year, have you felt that your longing for drugs was so strong that you could not resist it?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
6. Has it happened, over the past year, that you have not been able to stop taking drugs once you started?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
7. How often over the past year have you taken drugs and then neglected to do something you should have done?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
8. How often over the past year have you needed to take a drug the morning after heavy drug use the day before?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
9. How often over the past year have you had guilt feelings or a bad conscience because you used drugs?
– Never / Less often than once a month / Every month / Every week / Daily or almost every day
10. Have you or anyone else been hurt (mentally or physically) because you used drugs?
– No / Yes, but not over the past year / Yes, over the past year
11. Has a relative or a friend, a doctor or a nurse, or anyone else, been worried about your drug use or said to you that you should stop using drugs?
– No / Yes, but not over the past year / Yes, over the past year
References
Berman, A. H., Bergman, H., Palmstierna, T., & Schlyter, F. (2005). Evaluation of the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) in Criminal Justice and Detoxification Settings and in a Swedish Population Sample. European Addiction Research, 11(1), 22-31.
This instrument can be found at: http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/html.cfm/index10451EN.html
For more information, visit: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/drug-use-disorders-identification-test-dudit/