DAST - 10
Drug Abuse Screening Test - Short Form
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Drug Use Questionnaire
The questions included in the DAST-10 concern information about possible involvement with drugs not including alcoholic beverages during the past 1 2 months.
In the statements, ''drug abuse.'' refers to
(1) the use of prescribed or over the counter drugs in excess of the
directions and
(2) any non-medical use of drugs. The various classes of drugs may include: cannabis (marijuana, hashish), solvents, tranquilizers (e.g. Valium), barbiturates, cocaine, stimulants (e.g. speed), hallucinogens (e.g. LSD) or
narcotics (e.g. heroin). Remember that the questions do not include alcoholic beverages.
NO | Question | SCORE |
1 |
Have yo had medical problems as a result of your drug use |
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2 |
Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs? |
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3 |
Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs? |
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4 |
Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs? |
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5 |
Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs? |
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6 |
Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? |
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7 |
Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to? |
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8 |
Have you had "blackouts'' or ''flashbacks" as a result of drug use? |
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9 |
Do you abuse more than one drug at a time? |
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10 |
Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons? |
DAST-10 INTERPRETATION
DAST- 1 0 Degree of Problems Related to Drug Abuse
DAST- 10 Score |
Degree of Problems Related to Drug Abuse |
Suggested Action |
0 | No problems reported | None at this time |
1 - 2 | Low Level |
monitor, re-assess at a later date |
3 - 5 |
Moderate Level | further investigation |
6 - 8 | Substantial Level | intensive assessment |
9 - 10 | Severe Level | intensive assessment |
SCORING THE DAST-10
For the DAST-10, score I point for each question answered ''yes,'' except for Question 3 for which a ''no'' receives 1 point
1982 by the Addiction Research Foundation. Author: Harvey A. Skinner Ph.D.
* * * * * * If an applicant/recipient meets the criteria for a positive screen (a score of 8 or more) on the AUDIT and/orthe moderate level for the DAST-10, refer to the Qualified Substance Abuse Professional.
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