NIDA Clinical Trials Network – Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)
The Drug Abuse Screen Test (DAST-10) was designed to provide a brief, self-report instrument for population screening, clinical case finding and treatment evaluation research. It can be used with adults and older youth.
The DAST-10 yields a quantitative index of the degree of consequences related to drug abuse. The instrument takes approximately 5 minutes to administer and may be given in either a self-report or interview format. The DAST may be used in a variety of settings to provide a quick index of drug abuse problems.
The DAST-10 is a 10-item self-report instrument that has been condensed from the 28-item DAST. It was copyrighted in 1982 by Harvey Skinner, PhD and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada.
Instrument Usage
Clinical research,, Electronic health record
References:
- Skinner HA (1982). The Drug Abuse Screening Test. Addict Behav 7(4):363-371.
- Yudko E, Lozhkina O, Fouts A (2007). A comprehensive review of the psychometric properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test. J Subst Abuse Treatment 32:189-198.
To use this tool, please contact Dr. Harvey Skinner at hskinner@yorku.ca
Sample Form
Attachment (pdf): DrugAbuseScreeningTest_2014Mar24
Modules
| Module | Module ID |
|---|---|
| 3923506 Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) | 3923506 |
| 4281092 Assessment | 4281092 |
| 4281116 DAST-10 Score | 4281116 |