Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Extended – DUDIT-E

Q: How is the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Extended – DUDIT-E scored?

Scores range from 0 to 200. Interpretation levels: Scores are interpreted profile-by-profile across frequency, positive/negative consequences, and treatment readiness to assist in clinical assessment and motivational interviewing. (0-200).

Q: Is the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Extended – DUDIT-E free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Extended – DUDIT-E

An extended self-report instrument mapping drug use frequency, positive and negative consequences of use, and treatment readiness.

54 Questions

~14 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Extended – DUDIT-E was developed by Anne H. Berman, Hans Bergman, Tom Palmstierna, Frans Schlyter (2007). It is designed to measure Drug use patterns, consequences, and treatment readiness. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents with potential drug use disorders.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 54 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Substance Use Frequency, Positive Consequences of Drug Use, Negative Consequences of Drug Use, Treatment Readiness and Thoughts about Change.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Substance Use Frequency	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10	10
Positive Consequences of Drug Use	11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27	17
Negative Consequences of Drug Use	28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44	17
Treatment Readiness and Thoughts about Change	45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54	10

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: Frequency (Substances) = Never, Tried it once or more, Once a month or less, 2-4 times a month, 2-3 times a week, 4 times a week or more, Agreement (Positives/Negatives) = Not at all, A little, Somewhat, A lot, Totally, Frequency (Negatives 1-4) = Never, Less often than once a month, Every month, Every week, Daily or almost every day, Readiness (Thoughts) = Not at all, Partly, Totally.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 200. Interpretation guidelines:

Scores are interpreted profile-by-profile across frequency, positive/negative consequences, and treatment readiness to assist in clinical assessment and motivational interviewing.: 0 – 200

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency across subscales.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please answer the following questions honestly regarding your drug use. For the substance frequency section, indicate how often you use each substance. For the positive and negative aspects, rate how much they apply to you. For the final section, indicate your thoughts about changing your drug use.

Frequency (Substances) Never, Tried it once or more, Once a month or less, 2-4 times a month, 2-3 times a week, 4 times a week or more

Agreement (Positives/Negatives) Not at all, A little, Somewhat, A lot, Totally

Frequency (Negatives 1-4) Never, Less often than once a month, Every month, Every week, Daily or almost every day

Readiness (Thoughts) Not at all, Partly, Totally

How often do you use Cannabis?

Never, Tried it once or more, Once a month or less, 2-4 times a month, 2-3 times a week, 4 times a week or more Not at all, A little, Somewhat, A lot, Totally Never, Less often than once a month, Every month, Every week, Daily or almost every day Not at all, Partly, Totally

How often do you use Amphetamines?

How often do you use Cocaine?

How often do you use Opiates?

How often do you use Hallucinogens?

How often do you use Thinner and other drugs?

How often do you use GHB and other drugs?

How often do you use Pills (sleeping/calming)?

How often do you use Pills (pain-relievers)?

How often do you use Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff)?

Positive aspect of drug use: Sleep better.

Positive aspect of drug use: Lose tension and become relaxed.

Positive aspect of drug use: Become happy.

Positive aspect of drug use: Become strong.

Positive aspect of drug use: Feel 'normal.'

Positive aspect of drug use: Become creative (get ideas, do artistic things).

Positive aspect of drug use: Become active (clean home, do dishes, wash the car, etc.).

Positive aspect of drug use: Love everybody and the whole world.

Positive aspect of drug use: More self-confidence.

Positive aspect of drug use: Feel less pain in my back, neck, head etc.

Positive aspect of drug use: Get a feeling that everything will work out.

Positive aspect of drug use: Life without drugs is boring.

Positive aspect of drug use: I can control feelings like anxiety, anger and depression.

Positive aspect of drug use: With drugs I can function socially.

Positive aspect of drug use: With drugs I feel that I am part of the group.

Positive aspect of drug use: I get better contact with others.

Positive aspect of drug use: I get more out of my life.

Negative aspect of drug use: Over the past year I have had trouble at work, in school or at home because of drugs.

Negative aspect of drug use: Over the past year I have sought medical or hospital care or had medical problems because of drugs.

Negative aspect of drug use: Over the past year I have been in quarrels or used violence under the influence of drugs.

Negative aspect of drug use: Over the past year I have had trouble with the police because of drugs.

Negative aspect of drug use: Feel anxiety.

Negative aspect of drug use: Get suicide thoughts.

Negative aspect of drug use: Avoid the company of others.

Negative aspect of drug use: Get headaches or feel nauseous.

Negative aspect of drug use: Have worse contact with friends.

Negative aspect of drug use: Have trouble concentrating.

Negative aspect of drug use: Feel less like having sex.

Negative aspect of drug use: Destroys finances.

Negative aspect of drug use: Become passive.

Negative aspect of drug use: Health worsens.

Negative aspect of drug use: Become inconsiderate.

Negative aspect of drug use: Destroys family life.

Negative aspect of drug use: See everything as a big chaos.

Thoughts about drugs: Do you enjoy taking drugs?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you feel tired of using drugs?

Thoughts about drugs: Have you been worried about your drug use over the past year?

Thoughts about drugs: Are you ready to work to change your drug use?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you think you need professional help to change your drug use?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you believe you can get the right sort of professional help?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you believe you can be helped by professional treatment for your drug use?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you think it is important to change your drug use?

Thoughts about drugs: Do you believe it will be difficult to change your drug use?

Thoughts about drugs: Have you already changed your drug use and are looking for methods to help you avoid relapses?

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