Alcohol Dependence Scale

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Dimension: Characteristics of use

Area

Level of dependency

Specificity

Alcohol

Year

1984

Author

Skinner, HA & Horn, JL (1984). Translation and validation: Solis L, M Cordero, Cordero R, Martinez M, 2007.

Identification and Classification

Instrument: Alcohol Dependence Scale
Acronym: EDA
Area: Level of dependency
Dimension: Characteristics of use
Specificity: Alcohol
Objective: Assessing alcohol dependence depending on the degree of involvement in each of the areas of operation of the individual.
Factors it measures: Alcohol dependence syndrome
Year: 1984
Author: Skinner, HA & Horn, JL (1984). Translation and validation: Solis L, M Cordero, Cordero R, Martinez M, 2007.
Availability: This publication of the NIAAA / NIH in the United States, mentions that the EDA is copyrighted and that the cost is $15.00 US for the User Manual and questionnaires: http: //pubs.niaaa. nih.gov/publications/AssessingAlcohol/InstrumentPDFs/10_ADS.pdf.
Link: http://www.academia.edu/6483354/CARACTERIZACIÓN_DEL_NIVEL_DE_DEPENDENCIA_AL_ALCOHOL_ENTRE_HABITANTES_DE_LA_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO

Abstract: This scale consists of 25 questions covering withdrawal symptoms, alcohol-seeking behavior, difficulty controlling alcohol use and awareness of the compulsion to drink. This scale is widely used as a clinical tool and research and various studies support its reliability and validity. Although in the printed instructions reference is made to the last 12 months, the intervals may vary, for example, 6, 12 or 24 months depending on the time chosen to follow up on the treatment.
Psychometric characteristics: NI
No. of items: 25
Way of administration: Self-administered or through an interview, for which a basic training is required
Way of qualification: Each question is scored from 0 to 3 and the scores of all questions are added. According to Solis et al. (2007), scores are interpreted as follows: 0-7, no evidence of dependence; 8-13 Low Level of dependence (Solis et al [. Op. Cit], it is also mentioned that the Low Level of Dependence is obtained with scores between 1 -13); 14-21 Moderate Level od Dependence; 22-30, Substantial; 31-48, Severe.
Application context: Institutions, clinics
Population: Adults
References: Additional information can be found at: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AssessingAlcohol/InstrumentPDFs/10_ADS.pdf.