Mini Self Test for Substance Abuse & Dependency

Mini Self Test for Substance Abuse / Dependency 
      

Questions included in this self assessment were developed utilizing information obtained from, The DSM-IV®-TR of the American Psychiatric Association (without specific permission) and are not intended to be used as a professional assessment.
 

To complete this test simply print this page or get a sheet of paper and a pencil and number the page from 1 to 9. Read each question below and answer the question by placing a (T) for true or an (F) for false on your paper in response to each question.  When complete you may read the suggested results below.
   

1.) ____I take prescription drugs that were not prescribed to me by a doctor.

2.) ____I have used an illegal drug one or more times in the last month.

3.) ____I have been in trouble at work, home, and/or school because of my drug and/or alcohol use.

4.) ____People I know say I drink too much.

5.) ____It seems like I need more and more drugs and/or alcohol too feel drunk or get high.

6.) ____I drove my car when I was under the influence of a drug and/or alcohol.

 7.) ____I drink at parties but I also often drink when I’m by myself because it relaxes me.

8.) ____I drink alcohol because it helps me get to sleep.

9.) ____I have pending legal problems that are a result of my alcohol and/or drug use.

Results:  If you answered true to any one or more of the above questions, do not be angry with yourself or try to ignore the answers you put. You are a unique and worthwhile individual who may have a substance abuse problem.  If this be the case, PLEASE, consider further assessment by your doctor and/or other mental health professional.  You owe it to yourself to both know the truth and to accept yourself for who you are despite whatever substance abuse problems you may be struggling with.