What does this Substance Use Risk Test measure?

This Substance Use Risk Test explores how often, over approximately the last month, you use alcohol and/or other substances, how much time and quantity are involved, how much loss of control or craving you experience, what kinds of negative consequences show up, and whether you have been trying to cut down, stop or change your use.

Is this Substance Use Risk Test a diagnosis of addiction?

No. This test is a self-help screening tool focused on common substance-use-related symptom dimensions. It cannot confirm or exclude a diagnosis of substance use disorder, addiction or dependence. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment.

What should I do if my risk scores are high?

Higher scores suggest that your use of alcohol or other substances may be frequent, hard to control or linked to significant consequences. If this is the case, consider seeking a professional evaluation. If you are at risk of harming yourself or others, or if you notice severe withdrawal symptoms, contact emergency services or urgent medical care immediately.

Substance Use Risk Test (Alcohol & Drugs) – Frequency, Control, Consequences & Change

How the test works

Answer about your use of alcohol and/or other substances over approximately the last month. “Substances” can include medicines taken in ways other than prescribed, as well as illicit drugs. All questions are required.

What this test explores

The test focuses on how often, over roughly the last month, you experience:

Frequency & amount of use – how often and how much you use alcohol and/or other substances.
Loss of control & craving – strong urges, difficulty stopping, or using more than you intended.
Negative consequences – impact on health, memory, work/study, safety, relationships or money.
Attempts to cut down & ambivalence – efforts to change, mixed feelings about your use, and how stuck you feel.

Using alcohol or other substances occasionally does not automatically mean you have a problem. Risk increases when use becomes frequent, hard to control, or clearly connected to harm or distress.

How to use this result

Seeing substance use in terms of dimensions can help you notice specific patterns instead of simply asking “Do I have a problem or not?”. Different dimensions can change at different speeds and may need different kinds of support.

You can use this profile to start conversations with healthcare or mental health professionals, to monitor change over time, and to explore safer patterns of use or steps towards cutting down or stopping.

Substance Use Risk Test – FAQ

Does a high score mean I am addicted?

No. A high score suggests that risk patterns are present and may deserve attention, but an online questionnaire cannot diagnose addiction. Diagnosis requires a detailed, in-person assessment including medical risks and broader life context.

Can I use this test if I only drink alcohol?

Yes. You can answer by focusing just on your alcohol use. If you also use other substances, answer based on your overall pattern, or mentally focus on the substance that concerns you most.

What if I feel unsafe or at high risk right now?

In that case, an online test is not enough. Please consider contacting local emergency services, a crisis line, or urgent medical care. If possible, reach out to someone you trust and avoid being alone while under the influence or in withdrawal.

Substance Use Risk Test (Alcohol & Drugs)