A Validation Study of Four Scales Measuring Severity of Alcohol Dependence
COONEY N, MEYER R, KAPLAN R, BAKER L. A Validation Study of Four Scales Measuring Severity of Alcohol Dependence. Addiction 1986, 81: 223-229. PMID: 3458490, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1986.tb00320.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDependence ScaleAlcohol consumptionDependence QuestionnaireDependence scoresInpatient alcohol rehabilitation programAlcohol rehabilitation programAlcohol Dependence QuestionnairePost-treatment abstinenceDetoxification medicationAlcoholic patientsWithdrawal ScaleRehabilitation programAlcohol dependenceSignificant positive correlationHigh convergent validityHeavy drinkingConstruct of dependenceImpaired controlDependence severityLast monthSeverityPatientsConvergent validityPsychological problemsScores