Test self-assessment of drug addiction
This test is a guide only and should not go to such extremes, as it may have a certain addiction or are in process, so that in any case or doubt you should always consult with a specialist.
To consider that someone is addicted to a substance must meet at least 3 of the 9 criteria listed below:
1. Use of the substance in greater amounts or longer than the subject intended.
2. Persistent desire or efforts to suppress or control consumption.
3. It employs a lot of time getting or using the substance.
4. Poison frequent or withdrawal symptoms in those moments when the subject has to perform its obligations (work, studies, housework, etc…) Or the subject consumes risking physically (driving while intoxicated, etc.)
5. Reduction or abandonment of social, occupational or recreational activities for the consumption of the substance.
6. Use of the substance despite the social, psychological or physical caused or aggravated by the substance.
7. Tolerance.
8. Characteristic withdrawal symptoms.
9. Often consumed the substance to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.