Drug Abuse (DAST)
Assessment
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Title
Read each question carefully and completely. Take as much time as you need to reflect on each question. This tool is of no help to you if you refuse to answer each question honestly. Answers are completely confidential. No personal information is requested and your answers are not saved. Remember, if you cheat, you're only cheating yourself.
Yes
No
1.
Have you ever used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
Yes
No
2.
Have you ever abused prescription drugs?
Yes
No
3.
Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?
Yes
No
4.
Do you use drugs more than once a week?
Yes
No
5.
Have tried to stop using drugs but were not able to do so?
Yes
No
6.
Have you had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?
Yes
No
7.
Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
Yes
No
8.
Does your partner or family ever worry or complain about your drug use?
Yes
No
9.
Has drug abuse ever created problems between you and your partner or parents?
Yes
No
10.
Have you lost friends because of your drug use?
Yes
No
11.
Have you ever neglected obligations, family, or work because of drug use?
Yes
No
12.
Have you ever gotten in trouble at work because of your drug use?
Yes
No
13.
Have you ever lost a job because of drug use?
Yes
No
14.
Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?
Yes
No
15.
Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
Yes
No
16.
Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?
Yes
No
17.
Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
Yes
No
18.
Have you had medical problems (memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.) as a result of your drug use?
Yes
No
19.
Have you ever sought help for a drug problem?
Yes
No
20.
Have you ever been involved in a treatment program related to your drug use?
Total 'Yes'
(out of 20 possible)
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