Am I addicted to cannabis?

Eight questions, about two minutes. The questionnaire gives a first indication of whether your cannabis use is in a risk range, and whether it’s worth talking to a professional.

It doesn’t replace an assessment. Your answers aren’t sent anywhere and aren’t saved. The score is worked out only on your device, and no one else sees it.

What to answer about: your cannabis use over the past six months, in any form: weed, hash, oil or edibles. If you have a medical cannabis license you can fill it in too, but bear in mind that some questions, such as how often you use, are affected by your prescription.

1How often do you use cannabis?

Never Monthly or less 2 to 4 times a month 2 to 3 times a week 4 or more times a week

2How many hours were you “stoned” on a typical day when you had been using cannabis?

Less than 1 1 or 2 3 or 4 5 or 6 7 or more

3How often during the past 6 months did you find that you were not able to stop using cannabis once you had started?

Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily

4How often during the past 6 months did you fail to do what was normally expected from you because of using cannabis?

Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily

5How often in the past 6 months have you devoted a great deal of your time to getting, using, or recovering from cannabis?

Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily

6How often in the past 6 months have you had a problem with your memory or concentration after using cannabis?

Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily

7How often do you use cannabis in situations that could be physically hazardous, such as driving, operating machinery, or caring for children?

Never Less than monthly Monthly Weekly Daily or almost daily

8Have you ever thought about cutting down, or stopping, your use of cannabis?

Never Yes, but not in the past 6 months Yes, during the past 6 months

Your score out of 32

Questions answered out of 8

Clear my answers

What the score means

• 0–7 Low-risk use

  According to the questionnaire, your use isn’t in a risk range right now. If something still worries you, that’s a good reason to look into it.

• 8–11 Hazardous use

  Your use is already taking a toll, or may do so later on. It’s worth stopping to look at it, and considering cutting down.

• 12–32 Possible cannabis use disorder

  It’s worth looking into this properly with a professional. People who use heavily and stop sometimes feel irritable, sleep badly and lose their appetite in the first days. It isn’t dangerous, but it’s easier to get through with support.

What now?

Any score is a starting point, not a verdict. You can also try a week or two without cannabis and notice what happens: to your sleep, your mood, and your thoughts about using.

If you’d like to talk about your result, you can call me. The first call is short and free of charge, and this can be treated without putting your life on hold.

Source: Adamson, S. J. et al. (2010). The Cannabis Use Disorders Identification Test – Revised (CUDIT-R).

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