Test Quiz

Free, Instant Online Assessment: Are You An Addict?

When you’re worried that you might be an addict, it can be tough to be objective about your situation. How do you know if you have a problem – or if you just really enjoy doing what you do?

You need an outside perspective.

Take our free, 90-second online assessment to find out where you stand in your relationship with your substance – or behaviour – of choice

You’re only 12 easy questions away from knowing what your next best steps are.

Here’s the first question:

Do you spend a lot of mental energy on your substance or behaviour, thinking about it when you’re not using or engaging in it?

When you start using your substance or engaging in your behaviour, do you find it difficult to stop?

Do you spend less time doing activities you enjoy (e.g. hobbies, sports, spending time with your family and non-using friends) or neglect responsibilities (e.g., important events, appointments, sleep or eating) because of your use or behaviour?

Do you spend a lot of mental energy on your substance or behaviour, thinking about it when you’re not using or engaging in it?

Do you try to hide your use or behaviour from others, or lie about how much you use or engage in it?

Do you become uncomfortable, depressed, moody, nervous or irritable – or really bored – when you stop using or can’t get a ‘fix’ for a long period of time?

Do you go to extensive lengths to obtain your drug or activity of choice, when it’s not readily available? Do you feel anxious when you can’t get it?

Do you use or engage in your behaviour to cope with difficult emotions and/or memories – to escape personal problems or to seek relief from uncomfortable feelings such as guilt, anxiety, helplessness, or depression?

Do you feel that you are unable to enjoy certain activities or situations without your substance or behaviour of choice?

Have you ever felt defensive, guilty, or ashamed of your use or behaviour, or avoided people or places that don’t approve of it?

Have you tried to quit or cut back unsuccessfully in the past?