Am I addicted to drugs?

Ten yes-or-no questions, about a minute. The questionnaire gives a first indication of how much your drug use is causing problems, 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: the past 12 months. “Drugs” here means any drug used for non-medical reasons, such as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, stimulants, hallucinogens or opioids, and also medication, such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills or painkillers, taken in larger amounts or in other ways than prescribed. Alcohol and tobacco are not included.

1Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?

Yes No

2Do you use more than one drug at a time?

Yes No

3Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?

Yes No

4Have you had “blackouts” or “flashbacks” as a result of drug use?

Yes No

5Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Yes No

6Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?

Yes No

7Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?

Yes No

8Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?

Yes No

9Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?

Yes No

10Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g. memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)?

Yes No

Your score out of 10

Questions answered out of 10

Clear my answers

What the score means

• 0 No problems reported

  According to your answers, drug use hasn’t caused problems in the past year.

• 1–2 Low level

  There are early signs. It’s worth keeping an eye on your use, and filling in the questionnaire again in a few months.

• 3–5 Moderate level

  Your use is already causing problems. It’s worth looking into this with a professional.

• 6–8 Substantial level

  A full professional assessment is recommended.

• 9–10 Severe level

  A full professional assessment is recommended, without waiting.

What now?

Any score is a starting point, not a verdict. Even with a low score, if you feel something isn’t right, you can get in touch and talk it over.

Important: if you take tranquilizers, sleeping pills or opioids every day, don’t stop suddenly on your own. Stopping abruptly can be dangerous and needs medical support.

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: Skinner, H. A. (1982). The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10).

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