title: Clarification and standardization of substance abuse terminology.
abstract: A four-stage Delphi survey of substance abuse experts was conducted to help achieve greater clarity and uniformity in terminology associated with alcohol and other drug-related problems. This multidisciplinary group of experts was asked to reach a consensus on alcohol and other drug-related terms and definitions. Results produced a list of 50 substance abuse terms deemed important, along with the most agreed on definition for each term.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental Health, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL 60610.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Steindler
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Wilford
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goodwin
mesh_terms: D000574:American Medical Association; D003697:Delphi Technique; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000145:classification; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States