NCJ Number
117442
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 33 Issue: 1 Dated: (April 1989) Pages: 59-67
Date Published
1989
Length
9 pages
Annotation
The Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS) (Skinner and Horn, 1984) was administered to a representative sample of Canadian male offenders to determine the scale's factor structure and internal reliability, and to give some evidence of its validity.
Abstract
Results indicate that the ADS may be a useful tool in the treatment planning for inmates with alcohol use histories. (Author abstract)