Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

Self-Assessment

This short quiz asks questions about drug use. It is based on a trusted screening tool (DAST-10) used by doctors and counselors to help people think about how drugs may be affecting their life.

Your answers are private and not shared with anyone. This is not a diagnosis but helps you decide if reaching out for help might be a good next step.

Please answer Yes or No to each question about your use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription drugs in the past 12 months.

1. Have you taken prescription medicine in a way your doctor did not tell you to?

Yes No

2. Have you used more than one drug at the same time?

Yes No

3. Have you tried to stop using drugs but could not?

Yes No

4. When you stopped using drugs, did you feel sick or uncomfortable (withdrawal symptoms)?

Yes No

5. Do you feel bad, ashamed or guilty about using drugs?

Yes No

6. Has a family member or close friend said they are worried about your drug use?

Yes No

7. Have drugs caused you to miss work, school or family responsibilities?

Yes No

8. Have you done anything illegal to get drugs?

Yes No

9. Have you had blackouts or strong memories (flashbacks) because of drug use?

Yes No

10. Have drugs caused health problems for you, like memory trouble, seizures or serious illness?

Yes No

Questions are modified from the DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test).