Addiction Test

In about six minutes, this 32-question questionnaire examines patterns linked to loss of control, continued behavior despite harm, withdrawal, and attempts to stop. Completing the addictive personality test can help you reflect on your responses, recognize areas of concern, and understand the profile shown in your results.

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Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

Abrupt Lifestyle ChangesALC

Assesses how strongly abrupt lifestyle changes associated with developing addictive patterns are present.

example score11/15

11/15Elevatedexample score

0 – 5Low

6 – 15Elevated

A score of 11 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting noticeable abrupt lifestyle shifts that may reflect reduced stability linked to addictive behavior patterns.

Denial of AddictionDoA

Measures the extent to which a person denies or minimizes the presence of addictive behavior.

example score7/12

7/12High denialexample score

0 – 5Low denial

6Moderate denial

7 – 12High denial

A score of 7 falls in the High denial range, suggesting a stronger tendency to downplay or not fully acknowledge possible addiction-related difficulties.

Use Despite Negative ConsequencesUDNC

Measures how strongly a person tends to continue addictive behavior despite experiencing negative consequences.

example score10/15

10/15Elevatedexample score

0 – 5Low

6 – 15Elevated

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.

Failed Attempts to AbstainFAtA

Assesses how often and how strongly a person has tried but failed to abstain from the addictive object or behavior.

example score4/12

4/12Lowexample score

0 – 5Low

6 – 12Moderate

A score of 4 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few or less intense unsuccessful attempts to abstain.

Loss of ControlLoC

Measures how much a person struggles to restrain or stop behaviors linked to an addictive focus.

example score5/15

5/15Lowexample score

0 – 5Low

6 – 15Elevated

A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally preserved control with occasional difficulty resisting the addictive behavior.

Withdrawal SyndromeWS

Measures the presence and severity of withdrawal-like symptoms when an addictive substance use or behavior is reduced or stopped.

example score8/15

8/15Moderateexample score

0 – 5Low

6 – 15Moderate

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.

Tolerance ChangeTC

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.

example score8/12

8/12Highexample score

0 – 5Low

6Moderate

7 – 12High

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.

Addictive Behavior LevelABL

Measures the overall severity of addictive behavior tendencies across substances and compulsive activities.

example score29/96

29/96Lowexample score

0 – 30Low

31 – 50Moderate

51 – 96Elevated

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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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

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.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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See How You Compare

Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Shaded area — where most people score

Dot — the average

You — your score lands on each curve after the test— your score, after the test

Sudden Changes in LifestyleSCiL

You?

Average8.4

Typical rangeTypical6.4 – 10.4

Possible0 – 15

Denial of one's addictionDooa

You?

Average8.2

Typical rangeTypical6.3 – 10.1

Possible0 – 12

The Use of "Despite…"TUo"

You?

Average9.1

Typical rangeTypical6.9 – 11.2

Possible0 – 15

Unsuccessful Attempts to AbstainUAtA

You?

Average5.8

Typical rangeTypical4.3 – 7.3

Possible0 – 12

Loss of controlLoc

You?

Average8

Typical rangeTypical5.6 – 10.3

Possible0 – 15

Withdrawal syndromeWs

You?

Average4.4

Typical rangeTypical1.8 – 7.1

Possible0 – 15

Change in toleranceCit

You?

Average3.8

Typical rangeTypical1.8 – 5.9

Possible0 – 12

Level of Addictive BehaviorLoAB

You?

Average27.3

Typical rangeTypical14.4 – 40.3

Possible0 – 96

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

1. Review the behaviors a person may use in situations of stress, internal discomfort, and psychosocial problems: - Shopping - Starting another romantic relationship - “Zoning out” in front of the TV - Taking one’s anger out on someone - Going on social media - Extreme activities: skydiving, parkour, etc. - “Throwing oneself” into work - “Renouncing worldly concerns” in favor of religious pursuits - Dwelling on thoughts about the “meaninglessness of life” - Online communication - Drinking alcohol - Slot machines - “Binge” reading - Using drugs - Watching pornography - “Exploring” mobile phone functions - Taking a “calming” medication - “Pushing to the limit” on exercise machines - Gaming clubs - Smoking a cigarette - Drinking stronger coffee - Urge to snack - Playing a computer game - Something else 2. Consider which behavior you tend to use in situations of stress, internal discomfort, and psychosocial problems (if you have identified several behavior patterns, select one to start with). In the questionnaire, this behavior pattern is denoted by the abbreviation LP (personal preference)—the behavior you use in situations of stress, internal discomfort, and psychosocial problems. 3. Evaluate your LP using the questionnaire. In place of the abbreviation LP in the questionnaire, insert the behavior pattern you use in situations of stress and internal discomfort. Rate your level of agreement with the statements using the provided scale.

- Yes
- Sometimes
- Extremely rarely
- No
- Yes
- Sometimes
- Extremely rarely
- No
- Yes
- Sometimes
- Extremely rarely
- No

These are 3 of the 32 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

Addiction Test - Description and methodology of the test

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People questioning whether a recurring substance or activity pattern is becoming disruptive can use this addictive personality test to organize self-reflection. This addiction test helps decide which patterns merit closer attention and what to monitor or discuss next. Its profile highlights the most prominent areas, giving reflection a clearer starting point.

What This Assessment Explores

Questions address compulsive patterns. Used as an am i an addict quiz, the profile helps someone reflect on behavioral dependence; it describes patterns, not identity.

Results cover:

Abrupt Lifestyle Changes (0-15) measures abrupt change and impaired stability: Low 0-5; Elevated 6-15.
Denial of Addiction (0-12) measures denial: Low denial 0-5; Moderate denial 6-6; High denial 7-12.
Use Despite Negative Consequences (0-15) measures persistence despite harm: Low 0-5; Elevated 6-15.
Failed Attempts to Abstain (0-12) measures failed abstinence: Low 0-5; Moderate 6-12.
Loss of Control (0-15) measures difficulty stopping behavior: Low 0-5; Elevated 6-15.
Withdrawal Syndrome (0-15) measures withdrawal symptoms after stopping: Low 0-5; Moderate 6-15. Tolerance Change (0-12) measures habituation and increased use: Low 0-5; Moderate 6-6; High 7-12.
Addictive Behavior Level (0-96) measures dependent-behavior severity: Low 0-30; Moderate 31-50; Elevated 51-96.

Methodology and Scientific Basis

In the sampled items, respondents choose Yes, Sometimes, Very rarely, Extremely rarely, or No; the two rarity labels are distinct. Responses are combined into domain and overall results. The questionnaire does not specify each response's point value, so answer order alone cannot establish the calculation.

The questionnaire is conceptually consistent with Telepova's Integrated Addictive Behavior Test (2015), not presented as its adaptation. Related work by Telepova and Telepov (2018) addresses adherence to addictive behavior.

Marlatt and George's (1984) relapse-prevention model, expanded by Marlatt and Donovan (2005), offers an interpretive lens for urges, high-risk situations, consequences, coping, and recurrence. It does not establish this questionnaire's item design. Viewed as an addiction quiz, the questionnaire links these experiences with efforts to regain control.

Because the items also cover non-substance patterns, this assessment is broader than a substance-focused measure. For this online version, displayed bands are descriptive, without established population norms or independently reported standardization; mood, memory, self-awareness, and willingness to disclose can affect the self-report profile.

Author: G. Alan Marlatt

Literature:

Telepova, N. N. (2015). Diagnostics of Addictive Behavior: Integrated Test. Bulletin of Moscow City Pedagogical University. Series: Pedagogy and Psychology, 1(31), 47-58.
Telepova, N. N., & Telepov, M. N. (2018). Diagnostics of Adherence to Addictive Behavior Degree: Integrated Test. Samara: Publishing House of the Samara Branch of Moscow City Pedagogical University, 28 pp.
Marlatt, G. Alan, & Donovan, Dennis M. (Eds.). (2005). Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Marlatt, G. Alan, & George, William H. (1984). Relapse Prevention: Introduction and Overview of the Model. British Journal of Addiction, 79(4), 261-273. 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1984.tb03867.x

Updated: 2025-10-02