A simple test of cocaine craving and related responses.
This study evaluated a self-rated instrument for assessing perceived craving, mood, energy, and health levels in patients who are withdrawing from cocaine addiction. The instrument consisted of four 20-centimeter line scales. Twenty-five patients in a 28-day inpatient addictions treatment unit were chosen at random points in their treatment and given a chance to rate themselves on each scale by making a mark on a line that corresponded to their self-perception. Each patient performed two self-assessment, one day apart. The scores for each scale were correlated and found to be highly reliable. Surprisingly, none of the other three scale scores had a strong relationship with craving, and possible reasons for this result are discussed.
Voris
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College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.
Elder
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Sebastian
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D000339:Affect; D003042:Cocaine; D006304:Health Status; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D012649:Self Concept; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology*
D003042:Cocaine