The Validity of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale in an Inpatient Sample with Alcohol Dependence.
Breanne HobdenMelanie L SchwandtMariko CareyMary R LeeMehdi FarokhniaSofia BouhlalChristopher OldmeadowLorenzo LeggioPublished in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2017)
The MADRS does not appear to be an appropriate substitute for a diagnostic tool among alcohol-dependent patients. The MADRS may, however, still be a useful screening tool assuming careful consideration of cut-points.