Addiction Calculator
HealthScore a simplified 6-question self-check about substance use consequences. A quick self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis of substance use disorder.
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What is a Addiction Self-Check?
The Addiction Calculator scores six common questions about substance use patterns and consequences, giving a simple self-reflection score from 0 to 6. It's a general self-check tool, not a diagnostic instrument for any specific substance use disorder.
This is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis. If you're concerned about your own or someone else's substance use, please talk to a doctor, counselor, or addiction specialist. See also the CAGE Questionnaire Calculator for a related validated alcohol screening tool.
How to use this Addiction Self-Check calculator
- Answer each of the six yes/no questions honestly, based on your own experience.
- Read your Total Score instantly.
- Use the result as a prompt for reflection or as a conversation starter with a healthcare professional, not as a standalone diagnosis.
Formula & Methodology
Each of the six questions contributes 1 point if answered "Yes": Total Score = Sum of all 6 yes/no answers (range: 0-6) Worked example — answering "Yes" to cravings, continued use despite problems, and increased tolerance, "No" to the rest: Total Score = 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 3 As with any self-check tool, interpretation and next steps are best discussed with a healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Addiction Calculator scores six common questions about substance use consequences — like using more than intended, cravings, and continued use despite problems — giving a simple self-reflection score. It's a general self-check tool, not a diagnostic instrument.
No — actual substance use disorder diagnosis requires a comprehensive clinical evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional using established diagnostic criteria, not a short self-report questionnaire.
Each of the six yes/no questions contributes 1 point if answered 'yes', and the six points are summed for a total score from 0 to 6.
The six questions cover common patterns associated with problematic substance use: using more than intended, difficulty cutting down, cravings, impact on responsibilities, continued use despite problems, and increased tolerance.
Consider talking to a doctor, counselor, or addiction specialist about your substance use patterns — this calculator is designed to prompt that conversation, not replace professional evaluation and support.
Yes — the six questions are written generally enough to apply to alcohol, drugs, or other substances, since these patterns of use are common across many types of substance-related concerns.
No — this calculator runs entirely in your browser and does not transmit, store, or share your answers anywhere.
The [CAGE Questionnaire Calculator](/cage-questionnaire-calculator/) is a specific, validated 4-question alcohol screening tool, while this calculator is a more general 6-question self-reflection tool covering broader substance use patterns.
Local health services, addiction helplines, and primary care doctors are all good starting points for anyone concerned about their own or someone else's substance use — professional support is available and can make a significant difference.
This calculator is designed for self-reflection by the person answering the questions; assessing someone else's substance use is better addressed by encouraging that person to speak with a healthcare professional directly, rather than scoring them via a third-party self-report tool.
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