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This self-report inventory provides comprehensive information about substance abuse patterns in adults (age 19 or older). It can be used to identify alcohol and drug problems, make referrals, and plan treatment. And, because substance abuse rarely occurs in isolation, the PEI-A also assesses a range of psychosocial problems associated with substance abuse today. |
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Written at a sixth-grade reading level, the PEI-A has two parts--the Problem Severity Section (120 items) and the Psychosocial Section (150 items): |
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Problem Severity Scales |
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Personal Involvement With Drugs |
Drug Use Frequency, |
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Physiological Dependence |
Duration, and Age at Onset |
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Effects of Use |
Alcohol |
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Social Benefits of Use |
Marijuana and Hashish |
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Personal Consequences of Use |
LSD and Other Psychedelics |
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Recreation Use |
Cocaine and Crack |
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Transsituational Use |
Amphetamines |
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Psychological Benefits of Use |
Barbiturates |
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Preoccupation |
Tranquilizers |
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Loss of Control |
Heroin |
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Treatment Receptiveness |
Narcotics Other Than Heroin |
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Steroids and Anabolic Steroids |
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Glue and Other Inhalants |
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Psychosocial Scales |
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Negative Self-Image |
Problem Screens |
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Psychological Disturbance |
Suicide Risk |
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Social Isolation |
Work Environment Risk |
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Uncontrolled |
Past Family Pathology |
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Rejecting Convention |
Other Impulse-Related Problems |
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Deviant Behavior |
Significant Other Drug Problem |
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Absence of Goals |
Sexual Abuse Perpetrator |
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Spiritual Isolation |
Physical Abuse Perpetrator |
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Peer Drug Use |
Physical/Sexual Abuse Victim |
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Interpersonal Pathology |
Need for Psychiatric Referral |
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Estrangement in the Home |
Miscellaneous (high-risk sexual behavior, gang membership, physical disability) |
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Validity indicators are also included. |
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Respondents usually complete the test in 45 to 60 minutes. The PEI-A is then computer-scored, using WPS TEST REPORT prepaid Mail-In Answer Sheets, or CD. These options give you a complete interpretive report, which compares the clients scores to those of two norm groups: 895 drug clinic clients and 690 normal, nonclinical adults. |
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The PEI-A detects signs of substance abuse and dependence, pinpoints the nature and style of drug use, documents onset, duration, and frequency of use, assesses factors that precipitate or maintain drug use, and identifies behavioral or emotional problems that may accompany drug use. It is invaluable for treatment planning and outcome measurement. |
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