Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol · 1973 · 12 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesBehavioral SciencesPsychologyItem Response TheoryPsychometricsSubstance Use DisordersAddiction AssessmentAlcohol DependenceAlcohol Use DisorderItem AnalysisAlcohol HistoryAlcohol Intoxication Severity AssessmentAlcohol ScreeningAlcohol Use Disorder ScreeningAlcohol Use HistoryBlackout EpisodesClinical Severity ScoringIterative Design
Data collected with an automated Alcohol History Form from 1023 alcoholic inpatients were analyzed by computer and a 15-item alcoholism severity scale was developed. The item content was primarily related to loss of control and symptoms of blackouts and bouts.