Analysis

The Substances and Choices Scale is designed to assess individuals’ habits and decisions regarding the use of substances such as alcohol, smoking, and other drugs. The scale also examines how individuals’ choices are influenced by substance use and how such use relates to various aspects of their daily lives.

Objective

The main objective of the Substances and Choices Scale is to provide information on the relationship between substance use and decision-making. The data collected can be used to understand the causes and consequences of substance use, develop interventions to reduce usage, and improve individuals’ quality of life.

Scoring

The scale typically includes questions covering aspects such as the frequency of substance use, behaviors and decisions, and the effects on health and well-being. The questions are scored on a Likert scale, with ratings from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), to measure participants’ agreement with various statements related to substance use and its consequences.

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