Drug Use Assessment Self-Quiz

It’s essential to approach a drug us assessment with honesty and openness, as accurate information is crucial for determining the most appropriate course of action. The results of a drug assessment are confidential and used solely for treatment planning purposes.

First, go through the topics below and ask yourself some questions to prepare for the self-quiz:

Honest Reflection: Take some time to honestly reflect on your substance use behaviors without judgment.
Frequency and Quantity: How often do you use drugs? How much do you typically use in a single instance?
Motivation: Are you using drugs for fun, relaxation, coping with stress, or other reasons?
Impact on Life: Is your drug use affecting your daily life, relationships, work, or responsibilities?
Cravings: Do you feel a strong urge or craving to use drugs, especially in situations where you previously used them?
Loss of Control: Have you tried to cut down or quit using drugs but found it difficult to do so?
Tolerance: Do you find that you need to use larger amounts of the substance to achieve the same effects as before?
Withdrawal: Do you experience physical or emotional discomfort when you stop using drugs or when the effects wear off?
Mood and Emotions: Do you use drugs to cope with negative emotions or to enhance positive feelings?
Consequences: Have you experienced negative consequences as a result of your drug use, such as legal issues, relationship problems, health concerns, or financial difficulties?
Desire to Quit: Have you thought about quitting or cutting down on your drug use, or has someone expressed concern about your drug use?
Support System: Do you have a support system in place that can help you if you decide to make changes to your drug use?

Now, we encourage you to spend less than 5 minutes using the Drug Use Assessment Self-Quiz below to learn more about your, or your loved one’s, potential severity of drug use.

Are you using more drugs than you plan to use and do you find that you are enjoying it less? That is, your tolerance is developing and despite not feeling very well, you continue to use.

Yes No

Are you experiencing 3 or more of the following physical signs?
• Excessive periods of fatigue, itching, scratching, and/or skin lesions
• Sinus problems and nose bleeds
• Trouble breathing and/or catching your breath
• Chest pains or palpitations
• Decreased appetite or weight loss
• Tremors and poor coordination
• Sleep disturbances, sleepiness, or excessive sleep

Yes No

Do you feel apathetic, disinterested, depressed; have you lost the ability to concentrate?

Yes No

Do you experience mood swings, irritability, short temperedness, emotional outbursts, rage or excessive sadness, paranoid and/or frantic bizarre behavior?

Yes No

Has a physician ever told you to cut down or quit use of alcohol or drugs?

Yes No

As a result of drug use, have you been absent, late, or exhibited inappropriate behavior at work?

Yes No

Are family members and friends suggesting that you have a problem with drug use and/or are you lying about your frequency of drug use?

Yes No

* This questionnaire is not not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis; please consult a qualified healthcare provider for such matters.

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