| The validity of self-reported heroin use. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7327800 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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During a 2-year follow-up interview, 272 male veteran heroin addicts reported their recent heroin use and provided a urine sample. Eighty-four percent of those reporting no heroin use in the 3 months preceding the interview, and 78% of those declaring no use in the previous week had urines found negative for opiates. The subjective impressions of the interviewers were useful in predicting the veracity of the self-reports. Subjects who had been in longer-term treatment, especially therapeutic communities, were more likely to report heroin use truthfully. |
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Authors:
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R N Bale; W W van Stone; T M Engelsing; V P Zarcone; J M Kuldan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal of the addictions Volume: 16 ISSN: 0020-773X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Addict Publication Date: 1981 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-04-20 Completed Date: 1982-04-20 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0123640 Medline TA: Int J Addict Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1387-98 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Follow-Up Studies Heroin / urine Heroin Dependence / psychology*, therapy Humans Interview, Psychological Male Self Disclosure Therapeutic Community Truth Disclosure* Veterans / psychology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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DA-00384/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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561-27-3/Heroin |
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