Identifying Substance Use Consequences

Development and Validation of a Measure of Substance-Related Consequences: A Novel Clinical Outcome Assessment for Substance Use Disorder Trials

The goal of this study is to develop a new tool for measuring substance use disorder treatment outcome. We will start by interviewing people and gathering advisory groups to develop the items for this new tool.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) ability to read and provide informed consent in English, and at least one of the following 2a) currently providing direct care to patients with substance use disorders, 2b) current or past treatment for an substance use disorder, or 2c) self-report of a close friend or family member who currently or previously received treatment for a substance use disorder.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1) major psychiatric or medical condition that would interfere with participation (e.g., acute psychosis, severe withdrawal); 2) current intoxication (positive breath alcohol test or behavioral evidence of other substance intoxication).