Addiction Test
20 Questions
3 Minutes
Are you worried your substance use is out of control?
No one sets out to become addicted, and no brain malfunction causes addiction. Some substances have been so refined to maximize their rewarding effects that they provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity despite detrimental consequences. As the body adapts to repeated use of a substance, it becomes harder and harder to stop voluntarily—but it is possible.
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Who Is This For?
This test is for anyone concerned about substance use. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
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How to Get Help
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Sources
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, DSM-5-TR. American Psychiatric Association. 2022.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
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