Drug Addiction Quiz...Are You an Addict?

Do you have an addiction? If you do, are you even aware? Take this quiz to find out.

Q: Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?

Yes
No

Q: Have you abused prescription drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?

Yes
No

Q: Do you use drugs more than once a week?

Yes
No

Q: Have you tried stop using drugs and were not able to do so?

Yes
No

Q: Have you had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?

Yes
No

Q: Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Yes
No

Q: Does your spouse -or parents - ever complain about your involvement with drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Has drug abuse created problems between you and your spouse or your parents?

Yes
No

Q: Have you lost friends because of your use of drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you been in trouble at work because of your use of drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you lost a job because of drug abuse?

Yes
No

Q: Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?

Yes
No

Q: Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use - memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.?

Yes
No

Q: Have you gone to anyone for help for a drug problem?

Yes
No

Q: Have you been involved in a treatment program especially related to drug use?

Yes
No

According to the Vanderbilt University Addiction Center, the level of advisability of seeking drug treatment at this time is based on the number of Yes answers you give. 1-5 Yes, low level. 6-10 Yes, moderate level. 10-15 Yes, substantial level. 16-20 Yes severe level.