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Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

Understand nicotine dependence level in about 2 minutes. Six quick items deliver reliable scores to guide quit planning and track progress over time.

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October 2, 2025

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6/10

Nicotine Dependence (ND)

Measures the severity of nicotine dependence based on smoking patterns and urgency to smoke.

Low dependence

Moderate dependence

High dependence

0 – 3: Low dependence | 4 – 6: Moderate dependence | 7 – 10: High dependence

A score of 6 falls in the Moderate dependence range, indicating a noticeable level of nicotine dependence.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Smokers planning to quit

46%OF USERS

People who smoke and want a clear snapshot of how dependent they are so they can choose the right quitting approach.

People in cessation programs

34%OF USERS

Participants working with a clinic, counselor, or support group who need a baseline score to tailor and track treatment over time.

Concerned family and partners

20%OF USERS

Loved ones who want to better understand a smoker’s level of dependence to offer more realistic support and expectations.

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

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Nicotine Dependence Scale (NDS)

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4.8

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3.1 — 6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the level of nicotine dependence based on smoking behavior. The score reflects how strongly nicotine use is established.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 6 items.

What types of questions are included?

Items ask about timing of the first cigarette after waking and daily cigarette consumption. Items also cover difficulty refraining from smoking in restricted situations.

How are scores interpreted?

Higher total scores indicate greater nicotine dependence. Score ranges are used to classify dependence level and guide support planning.

Can the results be used to track change over time?

Yes, repeated administrations can document changes in dependence across visits. Results are most useful when completed under similar conditions each time.

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Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Test, FTND

Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is used to estimate the severity of nicotine dependence in individuals who smoke. The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) focuses on dependence-related smoking patterns, such as time to first cigarette after waking and daily cigarette consumption.

The instrument includes 6 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. It may be used in clinical and counseling settings to support treatment planning, gauge likely difficulty with cessation, and monitor change over time. Scoring yields an overall index of dependence severity; results should be interpreted in the context of the individual’s broader clinical presentation. A version is available through psytests.org (2023), and the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) should be administered and interpreted by trained personnel when used for clinical decision-making.

Author: psytests.org (2023)

Literature: Heatherton, T. F., Kozlowski, L. T., Frecker, R. C., & Fagerström, K.-O. The Fagerström test for nicotine dependence: A revision of the Fagerström tolerance questionnaire. British Journal of Addiction. 1991.

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