Self Assessments

Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

The DAST self-test may help you become aware of your use or abuse of drugs. Please note, this test does not include alcohol use. You must utilize the CAGE and MAST tests below to focus on alcohol use. To take the questionnaire, carefully read each statement and decide whether your answer is yes or no. Please click on the radio button next to the answer that best reflects how each statement applies within the last 12 months. For the purposes of this test, drug abuse refers to:

The use of prescribed or "over the counter" drugs in excess of the directions, and
Any non-medical use of drugs

Please note: This test will only be scored correctly if you answer each one of the questions.



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

* This assessment is not a diagnosis and should not be used as such. Only you can determine if you have an addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Testing

Self Assessments

Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)