Our scale is intentionally designed to be user-friendly, allowing individuals without specialized expertise to easily comprehend, score, and interpret the results. The scoring process involves summing up the ratings within each section and then dividing that total by the number of questions in that section to derive a mean or average score. For instance, if the cumulative ratings in Section I add up to 75, and there are 23 questions in that section, the resulting average would be 75 divided by 23, which equals 3. A score of 3 in this context indicates that the individual meets the minimum qualifications for undertaking the responsibilities of a Sponsor.
This straightforward scoring approach applies consistently across all sections. It is important to note that the significance of the scale is unique to each family and situation.
Understanding the score is neither complicated nor shrouded in secrecy. The value of the scale is contingent upon your honesty as the rater. A truthful evaluation guides you systematically to identify your strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvement for an effective home drug abuse program. When complemented by our drug testing system, the scale enhances your awareness of signs and symptoms that might otherwise go unnoticed, fostering a critical self-evaluation as a parent, sponsor, and family member.
Frequently, the home environment can be conducive to drug use despite being an unpleasant place to live. The scale aims to rectify and reverse this experience, transforming the home into a pleasant living space and an inconvenient setting for drug use. Together, the scale and our system constitute a powerful diagnostic tool for establishing a comprehensive home drug abuse program.
It is essential to calculate the average score separately for each section and compare it to its corresponding number value on the Rating Scale to ascertain its significance. For instance, in Section I, a higher average score (3 or more) is preferable. However, in all other sections, the ideal average number should be 2 or below. A mean score exceeding 2 indicates a problem equivalent to the number value on the rating scale. Importantly, this does not imply that establishing a home-based program is impossible; rather, it suggests that attention is required to address potential issues with the parent or sponsor, the home environment, or the individual, ensuring the program's maximum effectiveness.
Should you have any questions regarding the use or interpretation of this questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service for assistance at 1-888-431-8378.