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Drug Abuse Screening Test

Abbreviation
DAST
Description

A brief instrument for clinical and non-clinical screening to detect drug abuse or dependence disorders. It is most useful in settings in which seeking treatment for drug use problems is not the patient's stated goal. The DAST provides a quantitative index of the severity of problems related to drug abuse other than alcohol.

Category
Substance Use
Subcategory
Drugs
Studies Using This Assessment