Clinical obstacles in administrating the South Oaks Gambling Screen in a methadone and alcohol clinic

The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) was administered to veterans in both an outpatient methadone and problem drinking clinic. The instrument was given to 93 veterans who represented the poor and homeless. It was anticipated that the SOGS would provide important diagnostic information to the clinic...

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Published in:Journal of gambling studies 1996-03, Vol.12 (1), p.21-32
Main Author: SHEPHERD, R.-M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Gambling
Medical sciences
Noncompliance
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Screening
Substance abusers
Techniques and methods
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Summary:The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) was administered to veterans in both an outpatient methadone and problem drinking clinic. The instrument was given to 93 veterans who represented the poor and homeless. It was anticipated that the SOGS would provide important diagnostic information to the clinicians counseling the substance abusing population since many compulsive gamblers have a history of substance abuse. A number of clinical obstacles were encountered in administrating the SOGS in this environment. Both Client and staff noncompliance during the screening were major concerns in this respect. The clinical obstacles encountered in this study were examined and suggestions to prevent these problems are discussed.
ISSN:1050-5350
1573-3602
DOI:10.1007/BF01533187