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DAST-10 Drug Abuse Screening Test

Neurology & Psychiatry specialty tool

Bedside Tool Interface Configuration

10-item clinical scale to screen for substance use disorders outside of alcohol.

Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
  • 1. Have you used drugs other than required for medical reasons?
  • 2. Do you abuse more than one drug?
  • 3. Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
  • 4. Have you had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?
  • 5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Primary Clinical Application:

Identifies severity of prescription drug or illicit substance abuse behaviors.