Codependency Scale Test

Understand how caregiving may turn into self-sacrifice in families affected by addiction in about 7 minutes. Get clear results in 37 questions to guide support planning and healthier boundaries.

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66/100

Codependency Level (CL)

Measures how strongly a person prioritizes another’s needs over their own, reflecting the degree of codependent emotional involvement.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 66 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to put the other person’s needs first while still retaining some awareness of personal boundaries.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Relatives of someone addicted

46%OF USERS

People with a partner, parent, or child struggling with substances who want to see whether their helping has turned into self-sacrifice.

Helpers who feel drained

34%OF USERS

Friends or caregivers who constantly rescue, control, or worry and are noticing burnout, guilt, and loss of personal boundaries.

Family support professionals

20%OF USERS

Psychologists, counselors, or social workers who use it to assess family dynamics and plan support focused on restoring clients’ own needs.

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Level of Codependency (LoC)

Average

73.2

Normal range

58 — 88.5

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses patterns of overinvolvement with a dependent person and reduced attention to one’s own needs. It focuses on boundaries, responsibility, and emotional self-sacrifice.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for relatives or close contacts of a person with a substance-related or similar dependency. It may also be used in clinical and social service settings for screening and case formulation.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 37 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical experiences and reactions rather than rare events. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual statements.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the degree to which caregiving is associated with loss of personal boundaries and self-neglect. Results are not a diagnosis and should be considered alongside clinical information and professional judgment.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Codependency Scale Test

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This self-report measure is intended to screen for interpersonal and emotional patterns commonly associated with codependent functioning. Codependency Scale is used to help identify the extent to which an individual may prioritize others’ needs at the expense of personal boundaries and self-care.

The instrument includes 37 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Respondents rate everyday reactions and experiences; scores are interpreted as an index of codependent tendencies to support clinical formulation and treatment planning. The Codependency Scale is attributed to Timmen L. Cermak.

Author: Timmen L. Cermak

Literature: Beattie, M. Codependent no more: How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself. Hazelden. 1986.

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