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.