This 20-question self-test may help you become aware of your use or abuse of drugs. This test specifically does not include alcohol use. To see if you have an issue with the use of alcohol you can take this test

To take the questionnaire, please click the radio button next to the selection which best reflects how each statement applies to you. The questions relate to how you have felt over the last 12 months.

When your quiz is scored, one of 5 different information pages will appear to describe the results for scores in your range.

		YES	NO
1.	Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
2.	Have you abused prescription drugs?
3.	Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?
4.	Can you get through the week without using drugs?
5.	Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
6.	Have you had "blackouts" or "flashbacks" as a result of drug use?
7.	Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
8.	Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?
9.	Has drug abuse created problems between you and your spouse or your parents?
10.	Have you lost friends because of your use of drugs?
11.	Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?
12.	Have you been in trouble at work because of your use of drugs?
13.	Have you lost a job because of drug abuse?
14.	Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?
15.	Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
16.	Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?
17.	Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
18.	Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g., memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.)?
19.	Have you gone to anyone for help for a drug problem?
20.	Have you been involved in a treatment program especially related to drug use?

The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is one of the most widely used screening tests for drug abuse and addiction. Additional information is available in the following reference:
Gavin DR; Ross HE; Skinner HA. (1989) 'Diagnostic validity of the Drug Abuse Screening Test in the assessment of DSM-III drug disorders', British Journal of Addiction 84(3): 301-307.