The DrugCheck Problem List: A new screen for substance use disorders in people with psychosis

David J Kavanagh; Mark Trembath; Natalie Shockley; Jennifer Connolly; Angela White; Alex Isailovic; Ross Young; John B Saunders; Gerard J Byrne; Jason Connor

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.05.004

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The DrugCheck Problem List: A new screen for substance use disorders in people with psychosis

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The DrugCheck Problem List: A new screen for substance use disorders in people with psychosis

David J Kavanagh, Mark Trembath, Natalie Shockley, Jennifer Connolly, Angela White, Alex Isailovic, Ross Young, John B Saunders, Gerard J Byrne and Jason Connor

Addictive Behaviors, Vol.36(9), pp.927-932

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.05.004

PMID: 21624775

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Abstract

Psychotic disorders

Schizophrenia

Screening

Substance-related disorders

Comorbidity

Despite considerable recent interest in the issue of comorbid substance use disorders in people with serious mental illness, there remains a need to refine approaches to screening. This paper describes the development and testing of a new screen for substance-related comorbidity, the 12-item DrugCheck Problem List (PL). Exploratory factor analysis with inpatient samples suggested a single-factor structure, although confirmatory factor analysis in a further sample found similar fit from a two-factor model. Sensitivity and specificity in detecting DSM-IV substance use disorders were both high and comparable to performances of the Severity of Dependence Scale and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (Australian version). The list of problem areas provided by the PL has utility in driving further assessment and treatment planning, and offers suggested foci for motivational interviewing. While further testing is indicated, these data provide strong initial support for its use.

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Title: The DrugCheck Problem List: A new screen for substance use disorders in people with psychosis
Authors: David J Kavanagh (Author) - University of Queensland
Mark Trembath (Author) - University of Queensland
Natalie Shockley (Author) - University of Queensland
Jennifer Connolly (Author) - University of Queensland
Angela White (Author) - University of Queensland
Alex Isailovic (Author) - University of Queensland
Ross Young (Author) - University of Queensland
John B Saunders (Author) - University of Queensland
Gerard J Byrne (Author) - University of Queensland
Jason Connor (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Addictive Behaviors, Vol.36(9), pp.927-932
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.05.004
ISSN: 1873-6327
PMID: 21624775
Organisation Unit: Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99550998502621
Output Type: Journal article

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