Brazilian version of the Brief Screener for Substance and Behavioral Addiction
The adapted SSBA is a reliable and valid tool for the Brazilian context and may be extended to other Lusophone countries. It provides a brief yet comprehensive screening method suitable for various settings, including clinical practice, research, and community health. The instrument is particularly valuable for health professionals working in addiction prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, supporting early identification and intervention efforts.
Authors
- João Marôco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9214-5378)
- Cristiane Faiad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8012-8893)
- Hermano Tavares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6632-2745)
- David C. Hodgins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2737-5200)
- Lucas Heiki Matsunaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0276-5130)
Institutions
- University of Calgary (CA)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Institute of Physics (AZ)
- The University of Tokyo (JP)
- Universidade Lusófona (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1642665
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico