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Assess drug avoidance self-efficacy with our Drug Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES) template. Download a PDF copy here.

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By Liliana Braun on Aug 2, 2025.

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The Drug Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES) evaluates a person’s ability to resist drug use in high-risk situations and measures their self-efficacy regarding drug avoidance.

The Drug Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES) uses a 7-point scale to assess responses. Total score is then computed by summing the responses. Higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in avoiding drug use.

Healthcare professionals can use the Drug Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES) to tailor therapeutic interventions and predict drug use behaviors in clients, guiding treatment plans for substance use disorders.

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