Addictive Behavior Assessment Test

In 6 minutes, it reveals how strongly addictive patterns may be shaping your mood, choices, and daily life. Quick, clear results help clinicians and counselors focus care and track change over time.
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Abrupt Lifestyle Changes (ALC)
Assesses how strongly abrupt lifestyle changes associated with developing addictive patterns are present.
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A score of 11 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting noticeable abrupt lifestyle shifts that may reflect reduced stability linked to addictive behavior patterns.
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Denial of Addiction (DoA)
Measures the extent to which a person denies or minimizes the presence of addictive behavior.
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A score of 7 falls in the High denial range, suggesting a stronger tendency to downplay or not fully acknowledge possible addiction-related difficulties.
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Use Despite Negative Consequences (UDNC)
Measures how strongly a person tends to continue addictive behavior despite experiencing negative consequences.
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A score of 10 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a notable tendency to persist in the behavior even when it leads to harm or problems.
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Failed Attempts to Abstain (FAtA)
Assesses how often and how strongly a person has tried but failed to abstain from the addictive object or behavior.
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A score of 4 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few or less intense unsuccessful attempts to abstain.
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Loss of Control (LoC)
Measures how much a person struggles to restrain or stop behaviors linked to an addictive focus.
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A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally preserved control with occasional difficulty resisting the addictive behavior.
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Withdrawal Syndrome (WS)
Measures the presence and severity of withdrawal-like symptoms when an addictive substance use or behavior is reduced or stopped.
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A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable withdrawal-related discomfort or distress when the behavior or substance use is reduced or discontinued.
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Tolerance Change (TC)
Measures how much tolerance to the addictive object has changed, reflecting possible habituation and the need for more frequent or intense use to achieve the same effect.
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A score of 8 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced increase in tolerance with greater need for intensity or frequency to reach the previous effect.
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Addictive Behavior Level (ABL)
Measures the overall severity of addictive behavior tendencies across substances and compulsive activities.
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A score of 29 falls in the Low range, suggesting minimal or no pronounced signs of addictive behavior on this scale.
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Concerned about habits
46%OF USERS
People who notice they rely on alcohol, drugs, gaming, internet use, or other compulsive routines to cope and want a quick reality check.
In counseling or therapy
34%OF USERS
Clients working with a psychologist or counselor who need a structured snapshot of addictive tendencies to guide a support plan.
Helping a loved one
20%OF USERS
Family members or partners trying to understand warning signs and patterns in someone close to them and how serious they might be.
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Sudden Changes in Lifestyle (SCiL)
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Denial of one's addiction (Dooa)
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The Use of "Despite…" (TUo")
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Unsuccessful Attempts to Abstain (UAtA)
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Loss of control (Loc)
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Withdrawal syndrome (Ws)
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Change in tolerance (Cit)
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Level of Addictive Behavior (LoAB)
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What does this questionnaire assess?
It screens for patterns linked to addictive behavior, including substance use and compulsive activities. It focuses on loss of control, preoccupation, and emotional reactivity related to these patterns.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adolescents and adults in clinical, counseling, or research settings. It may be used when there are concerns about harmful coping strategies or behavioral dependence.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 32 items.
How should items be answered?
Responses should reflect typical behavior and feelings over time rather than a single unusual event. Items should be answered without overthinking and without leaving blanks when possible.
How are results used?
Results indicate the level of risk and the severity of addictive features and can guide further assessment. They do not establish a diagnosis on their own and should be interpreted with other clinical information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Diagnosis of Addictive Behavior Test

Addictive Behavior Assessment Test

This measure is designed to screen for patterns consistent with addictive and compulsive behaviors across substances and activities. The Addictive Behavior Assessment is a brief self-report questionnaire intended to support initial clinical formulation and referral decisions.

It includes 32 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items sample common features of problematic use or engagement (e.g., loss of control, preoccupation, negative consequences) and can be used alongside clinical interview and other sources of information.

When interpreted in context, the Addictive Behavior Assessment may help quantify symptom burden and track change over time. If cited, authorship is sometimes attributed to G. Alan Marlatt.

Author: G. Alan Marlatt
Literature: Marlatt, G. A., & Donovan, D. M. (Eds.). Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. Guilford Press. 2005.
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