Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ) in a Sample of Irish Problem Drinkers. |
| Authors: |
Meehan, John P., Webb, Marcus G.T., Unwin, Anthony R. |
| Source: |
British Journal of Addiction. Mar85, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p57-63. 7p. |
| Subjects: |
Psychology of alcoholism, Personality assessment |
| Geographic Terms: |
Ireland |
| Abstract: |
Validation of the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ) was attempted in a sample of 102 Irish problem drinkers. Analysis of questionnaire responses showed reasonable accord with the findings of the designers of the SADQ suggesting that the questionnaire is a useful and valid instrument for the investigation of alcoholics. The findings gave qualified support for the concept of the alcohol dependence syndrome. Maximum agreement with a clinician's rating of moderate and severe dependence was achieved at a cut-off score of 30 on the SADQ. Results also suggested it might be possible to use the SADQ to distinguish between minimal and mild to moderate dependence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
