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Drug Assessment Test

This test is designed to help you determine if you have a problem with drug abuse and the level of abuse occurring if any. This test specifically does not include alcohol abuse. Gavin DR; Ross HE; Skinner HA. (1989) 'Diagnostic validity of the Drug Abuse Screening Test in the assessment of DSM-III drug disorders', British Journal of Addiction 84(3): 301-307

This test is only for DRUG ABUSE. There is a separate test for Alcohol Abuse called MAST and can be accessed here.

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

yes
no

2. Have you abused prescription drugs?

yes
no

3. Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?

yes
no

4. Can you get through the week without using drugs?

yes
no

5. Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?

yes
no

6. Have you had "blackouts" or "flashbacks" as a result of drug use?

yes
no

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

yes
no

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

yes
no

9. Has drug abuse created problems between you and your spouse or your parents?

yes
no

10. Have you lost friends because of your use of drugs?

yes
no

11. Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?

yes
no

12. Have you been in trouble at work because of your use of drugs?

yes
no

13. Have you lost a job because of drug abuse?

yes
no

14. Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?

yes
no

15. Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?

yes
no

16. Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?

yes
no

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

yes
no

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

yes
no

19. Have you gone to anyone for help for a drug problem?

yes
no

20. Have you been involved in a treatment program especially related to drug use?

yes
no

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NOTE: These self-assessment tests provided at TreatmentSolutionsNetwork.com are intended for educational purposes only and do not constitute any type of diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare recommendation.