DUDIT drug use disorder test
DUDIT is a screening test developed at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) as the companion to the AUDIT alcohol test. 11 questions about drugs and pills taken other than as prescribed. You can take it for yourself, or answer for a loved one if you know well what is going on.
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How to read your result
The score runs from 0 to 44. According to the authors, 6 points or more in men and 2 points or more in women indicate drug-related problems. 25 points or more suggest probable heavy dependence.
“Drugs” here means anything except alcohol: cannabis (marijuana, hash), cocaine, amphetamines and methamphetamine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, opioids (heroin, methadone, fentanyl), GHB and inhalants.
Pills count as drugs when you take more of them or more often than prescribed, take them to get high or out of curiosity, get them from friends or buy them on the black market. Sleeping pills, sedatives and painkillers taken as prescribed by a doctor do not count.
The test does not make a diagnosis. It shows how closely the use resembles problem use and helps you decide whether to see a specialist.
Source: DUDIT (Drug Use Disorders Identification Test) — Berman A. H., Bergman H., Palmstierna T., Schlyter F., Karolinska Institutet, 2002–2005. The questions are in the public domain (EU Drugs Agency, EUDA, drugs library). euda.europa.eu
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take the test for my son, husband or brother?
Yes, if you know well what is going on. The result will be approximate: only the person can answer accurately about craving, guilt or how much they use. Even so, it helps you see how serious things are and prepare for the conversation.
Is the test suitable for a teenager?
DUDIT was designed for adults. If you are worried about a teenager, read the warning signs on the drug addiction page and talk the situation through with a specialist: dependence develops faster in teenagers, so early intervention matters even more.
Do prescription pills count?
No, if you take them as prescribed by a doctor and in the prescribed dose. They count if you exceed the dose, take them for the effect, get them from friends or buy them without a prescription.
Is the test anonymous?
Yes. Your answers are scored in your browser and are not sent or stored anywhere. If you want to discuss the result, you decide whether to leave your name and phone number.
What if my score is high?
Do not put off talking to a specialist. If the person regularly takes opioids, sleeping pills or sedatives, see a doctor first: stopping abruptly can be dangerous. The first consultation with Viacheslav is free — he will help you work out the right next step for your situation.
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