Examination of the inventory of drug use consequences with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders

Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2009;35(5):385-90. doi: 10.1080/00952990903177228.

Abstract

Background: The Inventory of Drug Use Consequences (InDUC) ( [1] ) is a 50-item measure that evaluates lifetime and recent consequences of substance use.

Objectives: This study examined the psychometric properties of a modified version of the Inventory of Drug Use Consequences (InDUC-M) in individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs).

Methods: We examined self-reported consequences in the sample, evaluated internal consistency, identified items for a brief form of the InDUC-M, and explored relationships with indicators of substance use severity.

Results: InDUC-M Lifetime and Recent subscales showed good internal consistency and were related to other measures of substance use and problems. A brief version of the InDUC-M Recent (SIP-M) showed excellent internal consistency and was highly correlated with both Lifetime and Recent subscales.

Conclusion: The InDUC-M and the SIP-M performed well in individuals with SPMI and SUDs.

Conclusion and scientific significance: Overall, these findings are a useful first step in determining the utility of the InDUC-M in people with SPMI and SUDs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cocaine / administration & dosage
  • Cocaine / urine
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders / psychology*
  • Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)
  • Emotions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Motivation*
  • Psychometrics
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Substance Abuse Detection
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Cocaine