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SCREENING TESTS FOR PARENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE

 

There are a number of screening tests available to help professionals assess the possibility of parental substance abuse. For more information about the validity and reliability of these tests, please search Medline using the keyword children of alcoholics.

 

While the below screening tests are for children of alcoholics, many professionals use these tests to explore the possibility of parental abuse of drugs other than alcohol, including prescription medication. These modifications have not been tested.

  • Children of Alcoholics Screening Test (CAST)

  • CAGE (Modified)

  • Adult Personality Characteristic Assessment

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