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Complete the questionnaire below to help you evaluate whether you should seek treatment. After you have answered all the questions, the questionnaire will automatically be scored. Check the ranges of the scores as a guide to the advisability of seeking treatment.

Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

The following questions concern information about your involvement and abuse of drugs. Drug abuse refers to

(1) the use of prescribed or "over the counter" drugs in excess of the directions

(2) any non-medical use of drugs

The questions DO NOT include alcoholic beverages. The DAST does not include alcohol use.

The questions refer to the past 12 months. Carefully read each statement and decide whether your answer is yes or no. Please give the best answer or the answer that is right most of the time. Click on the box for Yes or No.

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