Estimates of the Reliability and Criterion Validity of the Adult SASSI-3

This is to summarize information on the reliability and validity of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-3). The SASSI-3 is a psychological questionnaire designed to screen individuals for substance use disorders (SUD). This instrument is currently used by many diverse types of organizations including addictions treatment centers, criminal justice programs, hospitals, other health care organizations, and employee assistance programs. The research conducted to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the SASSI-3 is reported in an article published in the Journal of Personality Assessment (Lazowski, Miller, Boye, and Miller, 1998). The primary findings of this research are as follows: