Drug use
Information sheet 25 - Drug Abuse Screening Test – 10 items (DAST-10)
Name of the instrument |
Drug Abuse Screening Test |
Abbreviation |
DAST |
Number of items |
10 |
Terms of use |
Protected (in 1982 by Dr. Harvey A. Skinner). Authorization must be obtained from Dr. Skinner before the questionnaire is used ([email protected]). The cost of use of the questionnaire depends on the type of use and it is usually free of charge for non-profit studies. |
Language |
English, French and at least three other languages. |
Data collection method |
Self-report questionnaire, in hard copy, in person or by telephone. |
Target population |
Adolescents and adults. |
Interpretation of the results and thresholds |
|
Is the questionnaire available in the toolkit? |
No |
Other versions |
The 28-item first version is derived from the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST). A shorter 20-item version was then created, followed by the 10-item version. |
References |
|