Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire (SADD)
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Acronym: |
SADD |
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Author/Developer : |
Raistrick, D., Dunbar, G., & Davidson, R., (1983). Development of a questionnaire to measure alcohol dependence. British Journal of the Addiction, 78, 89-95. |
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Publication dates: |
1983 |
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Description / Type of Assessment: |
The SADD is a 15-item self-reported questionnaire. It can also be used as a structured interview. |
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Primary use / Purpose: |
The SADD was designed to assess alcohol dependence in the general adult substance-abusing population. As reported by the authors in the original publication (see above), the questionnaire was designed to be (i) suitable for patients seeking help with alcohol problems; (ii) a measure of current dependence; (iii) sensitive across the full range of dependence, (iv) sensitive to change over time, and (v) relatively free of socio-cultural influences. |
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Domains measured / Life Areas / Problems Assessed: |
Alcohol dependence. |
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Population: |
SADD is aimed at the adult substance-abusing populations, primarily on those who are from mildly to moderately alcohol dependent. |
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Administration / Completion Time: |
2-5 minutes. |
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Scoring Procedures: |
The 15 items summed for a total score than can range from 0 to 45. Scale totals are interpreted as follows: 1-9 low dependence, 10-19 medium dependence, and 20 or greater high dependence. |
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Scoring Time: |
1-2 minutes. |
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Credentials/Training: |
A minimum training is convenient. |
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Source of Psychometrics: |
D. Raistrick, M.D. (See address above). |
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Languages: |
English, Brazilian, |
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Availability / Inquiries: |
D. Raistrick, M.D. (See address above). |
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Price: |
The SADD can be used without charge. |
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Practicability / usefulness: |
The SADD appears to have stability and validity as a measure of alcohol dependence, and can be used to assess alcohol dependence in clinical samples. |
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Comments: |
Among relevant studies on the SADD, you can find a summary on a detailed review published by the Addiction Research Foundation. The ARF reviewed 9 studies on the SADD in this report. |
