Do you spend a great deal of time finding, using, or recovering from the negative effects of substance use?
Do you have strong urges or powerful cravings to use?
Has your use of substances resulted in your inability to meet your obligations at work, home, or school?
Have you had to cut back on or abandon social, professional, or recreational activities due to your using?
Have you repeatedly used when it was hazardous to do so, such as while driving a car or operating machinery?
Have you experienced social or relationship problems due to your using and kept using them anyway?
Have you kept using knowing that it has caused or worsened physical or mental health issues?
When you attempt to cut back on or stop your using, have you experienced uncomfortable physical or mental health symptoms (withdrawal)?
Have you experienced diminished effects when you use compared to the past and/or have you needed more to feel the effects you’re seeking (tolerance)?
Substance Addiction Assessment
Unlikely Addiction
Your results suggest that you have a low likelihood of dependence. If you are still concerned about your usage, contact a healthcare professional or click on the link below to get connected with an addiction treatment expert.
Possible Mild Addiction
The DSM-5 provides thresholds for substance use severity based on the number of criteria met within a 12-month period:
Mild: Presence of 2-3 symptoms
You may already be experiencing issues related to compulsive use and may benefit from speaking more about this possibility with a doctor or addiction treatment professional.
Moderate Addiction
The DSM-5 provides thresholds for substance use severity based on the number of criteria met within a 12-month period:
Moderate: Presence of 4-5 symptoms
You may already be experiencing issues related to compulsive usage and may benefit from speaking more about this possibility with a doctor or addiction treatment professional.
Severe Addiction
The DSM-5 provides thresholds for substance use severity based on the number of criteria met within a 12-month period:
Severe: Presence of 6 or more symptoms
You may already be experiencing issues related to compulsive usage and may benefit from speaking more about this possibility with a doctor or addiction treatment professional.
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