PROS AND CONS: The following statements represent different opinions about cocaine. Please rate HOW IMPORTANT each statement is to you in deciding whether or not to use cocaine according to the following 5 point scale with 5 = Extremely important and 1 = Not important.<\/p>\n
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\n4 = A little bit important
\n3 = Somewhat important
\n2 = Quite important
\n1 = Extremely Important<\/strong>
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\n\t 1.<\/td> I feel better about myself while using cocaine.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 2.<\/td> Cocaine makes me feel more confident and sociable.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 3.<\/td> I am more fun to be with when I use cocaine.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 4.<\/td> My cocaine use has led me to act irresponsibly.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 5.<\/td> I feel more confident when I use cocaine.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 6.<\/td> When using cocaine I fail to keep up with bills.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 7.<\/td> Cocaine helps me relieve tension.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 8.<\/td> As I became more involved with cocaine, I pulled away from people I was once close to.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 9.<\/td> When using cocaine, I borrow money which I fail to pay back.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 10.<\/td> Cocaine gives me that extra boost of energy.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 11.<\/td> Buying cocaine has contributed to my experiencing some financial strain.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t 12.<\/td> I experience sleep problems when I use cocaine.<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n Scoring<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\t Pros<\/td> 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 (Alpha = .86)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Cons<\/td> 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 (Alpha = .87)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n References<\/h2>\n