What is the point of doing an addiction self test?

It forces you to stop arguing with feelings and look at specific behaviours and consequences, which is often more honest than the story you tell yourself about being in control.

How seriously should I take a positive result on a self test?

You should treat it as a strong warning sign and a reason to get a professional assessment, not as a final diagnosis but definitely not as something to shrug off.

Can I twist the answers to get the result I want?

Of course you can, and many people do, but if you are editing reality to avoid a score, that editing is part of the addiction problem you are trying not to see.

What should I do if my partner scores high but insists the test is nonsense?

Do not get stuck debating the quiz; instead, use it as one more piece of evidence, describe what you are seeing at home and link your future support to them engaging in a proper evaluation.

How often should someone in recovery redo self tests?

They are most useful at the start; later on, it is better to track functioning, honesty and relapse warning signs with professionals rather than chasing scores on online checklists.

Addiction Self Test See If You Need Treatment Today

Our online addiction self-test can you decide if you’ve developed an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Because addiction affects our brains’ reward, memory and motivation circuits, this can render us incapable of recognising our own addiction. If you’re on this page exploring whether you have a problem, well done, it’s a brave step.

Loss of control is a key indicator that addiction could be an issue. Continuing your drug or alcohol abuse, despite harmful consequences, is clear loss of control.

Remember that addiction is a medical condition. It needs treatment just like any other illness. There is hope. Many millions of people have become clean and sober – ending the addictive cycle and now lead useful, productive lives. Call us for a confidential assessment, anytime.

Some people become addicted quickly, progressing to full-blown addiction in a short amount of time. For others, drug or alcohol addiction develops gradually over many years. In reality, it’s typical for people around us to realise the severity of the problem before we do, despite our best efforts to conceal our drinking or using.

Addiction has behavioural and physical indicators. Answering the below questions may help you to gain some insight.

CAGE Questions Adapted to Include Drug Use (CAGE-AID)

Answer the following four questions:

C – Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?

Yes No

A – Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?

Yes No

G – Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?

Yes No

E – Eye-opener: Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

Yes No

The higher your score, the higher the likelihood that you have an addiction. If you scored two this indicates that you may require treatment. Feeling uncertain about the next step can be overwhelming. If you want answers and relief, we’re here to help.

Our treatment access coordinators can provide you with a confidential assessment that will help you determine what type of treatment is best suited for you and how we can bill your medical aid to cover the cost of rehab.

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

The following 11 official diagnostic criteria are based on decades of research and clinical information and are used to diagnose addiction (substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder).

Do you need help?

Reach out today for the confidential advice of an addiction professional at Changes Addiction Rehab for an obligation-free assessment. We’ll answer all your questions and help you to figure out which type of treatment is right for you. We’ll also get pre-auth from your medical aid, so they pay for your treatment.

With the right help, recovery is possible. Recovery is not for the chosen few, but for the few who choose.