Stein LAR, Lebeau R, Clair M, Martin R, Bryant M, Storti S. Preliminary web-based measures development for GHB: expectancies, functions, and withdrawal.
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE 2011;
38:121-9. [PMID:
22175869 DOI:
10.3109/00952990.2011.643970]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Much of what is understood regarding gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) treatment is based on hospital case studies for overdose and withdrawal, and there are currently no measures developed specifically for GHB or its analogs (e.g., gamma butyrolactone and 1,4-butanediol) to assess drug effect expectancies, reasons for starting use, withdrawal effects, and knowledge and opinions about use.
OBJECTIVES
This pilot study (N = 61) was conducted to begin measures development to assess experiences, functions of use, and opinions regarding use as indicated by respondents taking a Web-based survey.
METHODS
Minimum average partial correlation and parallel analysis procedures are employed to create scales.
RESULTS
Scales were developed to assess expectancies, reasons for use, withdrawal, and knowledge/opinions of use with median α = .79 and that account for 8.69-24.17% of the variance.
CONCLUSION
Scales have relatively good psychometric properties and replication is needed.
SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE
GHB-specific measures may greatly assist in furthering our understanding of protective and risk factors for use, and withdrawal phenomena.
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