Adult Addiction Tests

The ADS focuses explicitly on alcohol and drug use. It determines if the client was truthful while completing the test. Then it interprets the Alcohol Scale and Drugs Scale findings with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) Substance Abuse & Dependency scales. And it measures how well the client manages stress. The Alcohol-Drug-Screen incorporates six (6) scales (measures): 1. Truthfulness Scale, 2. Alcohol Scale, 3. Drugs Scale, 4. DSM-IV Substance Abuse Scale, 5. DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder and 6. Stress Management Scale. It consists of 116 questions and takes 20 to 25 minutes to complete. From test data (answers) input, scored and printed Alcohol-Drug-Screen reports are available on-site within 2½ minutes.

The Gambler Addiction Index (GAI) is a gambler assessment or test. The GAI assesses important gambler attitudes and behaviors. Gamblers often have substance (alcohol or drugs) abuse problems, stress handling difficulties and other emotional conflicts. Gamblers have a higher incidence of suicide than other clinical groups. And many gamblers are notorious liars. The GAI consists of 166 items and takes 35 minutes to complete. The GAI has seven (7) scales (measures): 1. Truthfulness Scale, 2. Gambling Severity Scale, 3. Suicide Scale, 4. DSM-IV Gambler Scale, 5. Alcohol Scale, 6. Drugs Scale, and 7. Stress Coping Abilities Scale. It is estimated that there are more than 12 million problem gamblers in the United States alone

Outpatient screening (assessments or tests) enables early identification of psychological problems like anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, substance (alcohol/drug) use and stress management issues. Outpatient screening, like emergency room triage, prioritizes problem identification, leading to faster treatment involvement while improving outcomes. Outpatient screening provides an objective second opinion. The Outpatient Screen (OS) is a 152-item evidence-based self-report test that your patient/client can complete in 25 to 30 minutes.

The Outreach Assessment (OA) is an objective, evidence based, adult screening instrument or test. It is designed for screening (assessment or evaluation) and, as warranted, referral for intervention or treatment. The Outreach Assessment meets the need for a brief, yet meaningful adult screening test. The Outreach Assessment consists of 105 items and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Tests are scored online (www.online-testing.com) with printed reports available within 2 ½ minutes of data (test answers) entry. The Outreach Assessment contains 5 scales or measures: Truthfulness, Violence, Alcohol, Drugs and Stress Management.

The Sexual Adjustment Inventory (SAI) is a reliable and valid test for evaluating people accused or convicted of sex offenses. Many sex offenders attempt to minimize their problems or try to "fake good". There are two Truthfulness Scales: Sex Item Truthfulness and Test Item Truthfulness. Scale interpretation is discussed on the SAI's webpage in BDS’S website www.bdsltd.com. The SAI consists of 225 items and takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete. The SAI has thirteen (13) scales (measures): 1. Sex Item Truthfulness, 2. Sexual Adjustment Scale, 3. Child (Pedophile) Molest Scale, 4. Incest Classification, 5. Exhibitionism Scale, 6. Sexual (Rape) Assault Scale, 7. Test Item Truthfulness Scale, 8. Violence (Lethality) Scale, 9. Antisocial Scale, 10. Distress Scale, 11. Impulsiveness Scale, 12. Alcohol and 13. Drugs Scale. The SAI is standardized on thousands of adult (male and female) sex offenders. The SAI has proven reliability, validity, and accuracy. For more information (unique features, cost, example report, etc.), click on this link.

The Shoplifting Inventory (SI) is a unique shoplifter test which assesses motivation, attitude and need. The Shoplifting Inventory (SI) consists of 141 items and takes 45 minutes to complete. The SI has seven (7) scales (measures): 1. Truthfulness Scale, 2. Shoplifting Scale, 3. Peer Pressure Scale, 4. Impulsiveness Scale, 5. Alcohol Scale, 6. Drug Scale and 7. Self-Esteem Scale. These seven Shoplifting Inventory (SI) scales explore areas of inquiry considered necessary for adequately understanding shoplifters. For more information (unique features, cost, example report, etc.), click on this link.

The Substance Abuse Questionnaire (SAQ) is an adult, substance (alcohol and other drugs) abuse, assessment instrument, or test that also assesses aggressiveness, resistance, and stress handling abilities. The SAQ has 153 items, takes 30 minutes to complete, and reports are available on-site, within 2½ minutes of data entry. The SAQ has six (6) scales (measures): 1. Truthfulness Scale, 2. Alcohol Scale, 3. Drug Scale, 4. Aggressiveness Scale, 5. Resistance Scale, and 6. Stress Coping Abilities Scale. The SAQ is a concise, objective and standardized, assessment instrument, or test.

The Treatment Intervention Inventory (TII) is an adult (male and female) assessment screening or testing instrument. The TII is appropriate for outpatient treatment and HMO or EAP program intake. The TII has (9) scales (measures):1. Truthfulness Scale, 2. Distress Scale, 3. Depression Scale, 4. Self-Esteem Scale, 5. Anxiety Scale, 6. Family Issue Scale, 7. Alcohol Scale, 8. Drugs Scale and 9. Stress Coping Abilities Scale. This test identifies problems that warrant referral (intervention, counseling or treatment). For more information (unique features, cost, example report, etc.), click on this link.