Drug Abuse Screening Calculator

Have you used drugs other than those required for medicinal reasons?

Have you used prescription drugs at higher doses than recommended or needed to obtain a new prescription before the due date?

Do you use more than one drug at a time?

Can you get through the week without using drugs?

Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?

Have you had 'blackouts' or 'flashbacks' as a result of drug use?

Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?

Has drug use created problems between you and your spouse or your parents?

Have you lost friends because of your use of drugs?

Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?

Have you been in trouble at work because of drug use?

Have you lost a job because of drug use?

Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?

Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?

Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?

Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?

Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g. memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.)?

Have you been involved in a treatment program specifically related to drug use?

Have you gone to anyone for help for a drug problem?

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This drug abuse screening calculator gives a screening score for problematic substance use, based on a short set of yes/no questions about the past year. Answer the questions above for a result.

How the score works

Total score ranges 0-10
0    none reported
1-2  low level
3-5  moderate
6-8  substantial
9-10 severe

A higher score suggests a professional assessment would be worthwhile. It does not diagnose a disorder.

Important

This tool is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional — consult one for any health concern. Last updated: August 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drug abuse screening score?

A quick, educational estimate of how likely substance use is causing problems, from none to severe, based on a short questionnaire.

Is this confidential and diagnostic?

This tool is for private self-education only and is not a diagnosis. A qualified professional can provide a proper assessment.

What should I do with the result?

If your score suggests moderate or higher risk, consider speaking with a healthcare provider or a confidential support service.

Drug Abuse Screening Score Calculator

How the score works

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drug abuse screening score?

Is this confidential and diagnostic?

What should I do with the result?

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