DUDIT Calculator (Drug Use Screening)
HealthScore a simplified 6-question DUDIT-style drug use screening questionnaire instantly. A quick self-check tool, not a diagnosis of substance use disorder.
DUDIT-Style Total Score
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What is a DUDIT Score?
The DUDIT Calculator scores a simplified, 6-question version of the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test, covering common warning signs associated with problematic drug use. It's a general self-reflection tool inspired by the structure of the full validated DUDIT instrument, not the complete clinical version.
This is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnosis. If you're concerned about drug use, please talk to a doctor, counselor, or addiction specialist. See also the AUDIT Score Calculator for the alcohol-focused equivalent.
How to use this DUDIT Score calculator
- Answer each of the six questions honestly, based on your own experience.
- Read your DUDIT-Style Total Score instantly.
- Use the result as a prompt for reflection or as a conversation starter with a healthcare professional.
Formula & Methodology
Questions 1-5 are scored 0-4; question 6 (others' concern) is scored 0, 2, or 4. Total Score = Sum of all 6 item scores (range: 0-24) Worked example — a set of answers summing to 2+1+1+0+2+0: Total Score = 2+1+1+0+2+0 = 6 As with any screening score, interpretation and next steps are best discussed with a healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
DUDIT (Drug Use Disorders Identification Test) is a screening questionnaire designed to identify problematic drug use patterns, similar in structure to the alcohol-focused AUDIT. This calculator uses a simplified 6-question version covering common warning signs.
No — this is a simplified 6-question version inspired by the structure and themes of the full DUDIT, which typically includes 11 questions. This simplified version is for general self-reflection, not the complete validated clinical instrument.
No — this calculator provides a simplified screening score for reflection only. Diagnosing any substance use disorder requires a comprehensive clinical evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.
Most questions are scored 0-4 based on frequency, while the final question about others' concern uses a 0/2/4 scale reflecting whether and when that concern was expressed, and all six scores are summed for a total.
The six questions cover use frequency, using multiple drugs together, loss of control, failure to meet expectations, guilt after use, and whether others have expressed concern about your drug use.
Consider speaking with a doctor, counselor, or addiction specialist about your substance use — this calculator is designed to prompt that conversation, not replace professional evaluation and support.
No — this calculator runs entirely in your browser and does not transmit, store, or share your answers anywhere.
The [AUDIT Score Calculator](/audit-score-calculator/) is specifically focused on alcohol, while this DUDIT-style calculator is focused on drugs other than alcohol — the two use a similar structure but ask about different substances.
The general questions about frequency, control, and consequences can apply broadly, though this calculator is a general self-reflection tool and doesn't distinguish between different substance types in its scoring.
Local health services, addiction helplines, and primary care doctors are all good starting points for anyone concerned about their own or someone else's drug use — professional support is available and can make a meaningful difference.
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