Am I Drug Addicted?
Have you used drugs other than those required for medicinal reasons?
Yes No
Have you used prescription drugs at higher doses than recommended or needed to obtain a new prescription before the due date?
Yes No
Do you use more than one drug at a time?
Yes No
Can you get through the week without using drugs?
Yes No
Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
Yes No
Have you had "blackouts" or "flashbacks" as a result of drug use?
Yes No
Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
Yes No
Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?
Yes No
Has drug use created problems between you and your spouse or your parents?
Yes No
Have you lost friends because of your use of drugs?
Yes No
Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?
Yes No
Have you been in trouble at work because of drug use?
Yes No
Have you lost a job because of drug use?
Yes No
Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?
Yes No
Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
Yes No
Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?
Yes No
Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
Yes No
Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g. memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.)?
Yes No
Have you gone to anyone for help for a drug problem?
Yes No
Have you been involved in a treatment program specifically related to drug use?
Yes No
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Disclaimer: The results of this self-test are not intended to constitute a diagnosis of drug addiction and should be used solely as a guide to understanding your drug use and the potential health issues involved with it. The information provided here cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.
Approved by NCADD Medical-Scientific Committee, 2015.