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Global Substance Use

Abbreviation
GSU
Description
This assessment includes questions about the days and quantities of substances used over the preceding 6 months. In addition, it includes questions about frequency and amount of use, including alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin poppers, club-drugs, frequency and types of drugs injected, and sharing of drugs, needles, and other paraphernalia. It also includes questions about overdoses and any drug-related hospitalizations. Finally, the assessment includes questions to measure the point at which a participant is in his/her course of drug treatment.
Category
Substance Use
Subcategory
Drugs
Studies Using This Assessment