Andreia de Moura
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) (SFRH/BD/67113/2009), Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, University of Porto, Portugal
Lígia Ferros
Institute of Psychology and Education Science, University Lusíada of Porto, Portugal.
Jorge Negreiros
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science, University of Porto, Portugal.
Abstract:
Substance use and dependence remains a very serious health problem in developed countries. Therefore, evaluating and monitoring the efficacy of substance use treatment programmes has become a matter of growing concern. The use of brief and multi-dimensional instruments has been indicated as a possible solution, since it allows a swift diagnosis of the individual and the services one was provided with, enabling the adjustment of the interventions according to the users’ needs and comorbidities.
Keywords:comorbidities ,four dimensions ,questionnaire