Free, Instant Online Assessment: Are You An Addict?

When you’re worried that you might be an addict, it can be tough to be objective about your situation.
How do you know if you have a problem – or if you just really enjoy doing what you do?

You need an outside perspective.

Take our free, 90-second online assessment to find out where you stand in your relationship with your
substance – or behaviour – of choice.

You’re only 12 easy questions away from knowing what your next best steps are.

Here’s the first question:

Question 1 of 12

Has using your substance of choice – or engaging in your behaviour of choice – created personal problems for you, hurt your relationships with family or friends, or negatively affected your work or school performance?*

Yes
No

Note: This online assessment is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a professional assessment. If you have concerns about addiction, seek professional advice. All of your responses are confidential.

Question 2 of 12

Have you noticed that you need progressively more of your substance or behaviour in order to achieve the same effect?*

Yes
No

Question 3 of 12

When you start using your substance or engaging in your behaviour, do you find it difficult to stop?*

Yes
No

Question 4 of 12

Do you spend less time doing activities you enjoy (e.g. hobbies, sports, spending time with your family and non-using friends) or neglect responsibilities (e.g., important events, appointments, sleep or eating) because of your use or behaviour?*

Yes
No

Question 5 of 12

Do you spend a lot of mental energy on your substance or behaviour, thinking about it when you’re not using or engaging in it?*

Yes
No

Question 6 of 12

Do you try to hide your use or behaviour from others, or lie about how much you use or engage in it?*

Yes
No

Question 7 of 12

Do you become uncomfortable, depressed, moody, nervous or irritable – or really bored – when you stop using or can’t get a ‘fix’ for a long period of time?*

Yes
No

Question 8 of 12

Do you go to extensive lengths to obtain your drug or activity of choice, when it’s not readily available? Do you feel anxious when you can’t get it?*

Yes
No

Question 9 of 12

Do you use or engage in your behaviour to cope with difficult emotions and/or memories – to escape personal problems or to seek relief from uncomfortable feelings such as guilt, anxiety, helplessness, or depression?*

Yes
No

Question 10 of 12

Do you feel that you are unable to enjoy certain activities or situations without your substance or behaviour of choice?*

Yes
No

Question 11 of 12

Have you ever felt defensive, guilty, or ashamed of your use or behaviour, or avoided people or places that don’t approve of it?*

Yes
No

Question 12 of 12

Have you tried to quit or cut back unsuccessfully in the past?*

Yes
No

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Free, Instant Online Assessment: Are You An Addict?

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