Assessment of Axis II personality disorders among female substance abusers.
16 female substance abusers were assessed for the presence of personality disorders using two structured interviews and two self-report questionnaires. Although high prevalence of personality disorders was detected by each instrument, there was little agreement among the four methods for assessing these disorders.
Northeast Psychiatric Associates, Brookside Hospital, Nashua, New Hampshire.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011379:Prognosis; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*