Psychometric properties of the Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) in a French sample of adolescents (original) (raw)

This research examines the psychometric properties of the Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST) in a sample of French adolescents. It addresses the increasing prevalence of cannabis use among youths in both Eastern and Western Europe and the need for effective screening tools. The study evaluates the validity and reliability of the CAST, providing insight into its applicability for identifying cannabis abuse and dependence in adolescents, as well as establishing cut-off thresholds for effective screening.