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Validating The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory For Identifying Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In A Residential Treatment Center, Ann Carol Singler
Validating The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory For Identifying Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In A Residential Treatment Center, Ann Carol Singler
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Purpose. This study examines the construct validity of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory for Adolescents (SASSI-A) as a substance-abuse screening instrument for dual-diagnosed adolescents in a residential treatment center.
Method. Using archival records of 336 subjects from a long-term residential treatment center, this study applied a two-group comparison method to examine the construct validity of the SASSI-A for screening substance abuse among adolescents in a residential treatment center. Residents were initially clinically assessed by a state certified counselor as either substance abuser/chemically dependent or non-substance abuser/chemically dependent. At this residential treatment center, the clinical assessment included a full review …