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Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

Embark on this screening test as the first step in discerning whether you may need professional assistance with 'Drug Abuse' issue.
Take note: this test is laser-focused on drug-related concerns only and does not encompass issues pertaining to alcoholic beverages..

Drug Abuse Screening Test
Answer all the questions
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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As you navigate through the twenty questions, reflecting on your drug use over the past 12 months, select the answer that most truthfully represents your situation.

Your honesty is paramount - candid responses are essential for an accurate assessment. Please be assured, this is an anonymous self-test, providing you a private space for introspection and evaluation. Your sincerity here could be a turning point in your journey to overcome the problem of drug abuse.

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mooremac - Jun 23, 2022

Question 5 is inapropriate. I could not anser it but felt it needed an answer.To be able to stop when I want to suggests I am using a drug. It is an unfair tricky question which may catch an abuser but is unfair to the innocent person.

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