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Severity of Dependence Scale

Provides a score indicating the severity of dependence on opioids using a 5-item questionnaire.

Source
Gossop M, et al.
Link
https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/drugs-library/severity-dependence-scale_en
File Size
.04 MB
Year
Format
Instrument/Protocol
Terms of Use
Copyrighted, freely available
Topic
Assessing & Managing Pain
Screening for Substance Use Disorders/Opioid Use Disorder
Audience
Medical Providers
Use
Implementation of Substance Use Treatment in Ambulatory Care
Prevention of Substance Use Disorder
Special Collection
MAT Tools and Resources