Drug Abuse Screening Test - DAST-10
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1. Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons? |
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2. Do you abuse more than one drug at a time? |
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3. Are you unable to stop abusing drugs when you want to? |
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4. Have you ever had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use? |
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5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? |
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6. Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs? |
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7. Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs? |
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8. Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs? |
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9. Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs? |
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10. Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g. memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)? |
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Your Score:
3‐5 = Probable drug problems; 6‐8 = Substantial drug problems; 9‐10 = Severe drug problems.
No single test is completely accurate. You should always consult your physician when making decisions about your health.
References
- Skinner, H. A., The drug abuse screening test. Addict Behav, 1982. 7(4): p. 363-71.
- Gavin, D. R., Ross, H. E., & Skinner, H. A., Diagnostic validity of the drug abuse screening test in the assessment of DSM-III drug disorders. Br J Addict, 1989. 84(3): p. 301-7.
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Reference: "I Want to Change My Life" by Dr. S. Melemis. www.IWantToChangeMyLife.org