Self-Test Questionnaire for Addiction

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Do you ever wonder if you might be doing something too much? Maybe you're a social drinker or smoker, but have noticed that this social activity has turned into a daily routine and sometimes you even do it multiple times a day.  Maybe no one even knows about your little secret trial with meth or cocaine and now you can't even remember the last time you went a day without having one. 

Addictions are scary and seem to take over our lives.  Maybe you're in denial about your addiction or you know you have a problem and you just don't know how to stop.  Take this self-test questionnaire for Addiction.  Answer the following yes or no questions.  Most questions have more than one part, because everyone behaves differently in addiction.  You only need to answer yes to one part for that question to count as a positive response.



Self-Test Questionnaire for Addiction
1. Tolerance.

Has your use of drugs or alcohol increased over time?

2. Withdrawal.

When you stop using, have you ever experienced physical or emotional 
withdrawal?

Have you had any of the following symptoms: irritability, anxiety, shakes, sweats, nausea, or vomiting?

3. Difficulty controlling your use.

Do you sometimes use more or for a longer time than you would like?

Do you sometimes drink to get drunk?

Do you stop after a few drink usually, or does one drink lead to more drinks?

4. Negative consequences.

Have you continued to use even though there have been negative consequences to your mood, self-esteem, health, job, or family?

5. Putting off or neglecting activities.

Have you ever put off or reduced social, recreational, work, or household activities because of your use?
 
6. Spending significant time or emotional energy.

Have you spent a significant amount of time obtaining, using, concealing, planning, or recovering from your use?
 
Have you spend a lot of time thinking about using?

Have you ever concealed or minimized your use?

Have you ever thought of schemes to avoid getting caught?

7. Desire to cut down.

Have you sometimes thought about cutting down or controlling your use?

Have you ever made unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control your use?


If you answered yes to at least 3 of these questions, then you meet the medical definition of addiction.

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