Addictive Attitudes Test

Understand how strongly addictive beliefs and obsessive thoughts shape behavior in about 8 minutes. Quick 42-item tool to monitor mindset shifts over treatment and guide care adjustments.

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53/210

Addictive Attitudes (AA)

Measures the intensity of destructive, addiction-related beliefs that can drive obsessive thinking and addictive behavior.

Low intensity

Moderate intensity

High intensity

42 – 93: Low intensity | 94 – 127: Moderate intensity | 128 – 210: High intensity

A score of 53 falls in the Low intensity range, suggesting relatively less pronounced destructive addictive beliefs compared with the clinical normative group.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Patients in addiction treatment

46%OF USERS

People with confirmed chemical dependence take it during rehab or outpatient care to track how addictive thinking changes over time.

Newly admitted rehab clients

32%OF USERS

Clients early in treatment complete it to establish a baseline of obsessive beliefs and motivation that can guide the therapy plan.

Relapse recovery patients

22%OF USERS

People returning after a lapse use it to identify spikes in addictive attitudes and support adjustments to coping and relapse-prevention work.

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Addictive Attitudes Scale (AAS)

Average

119.5

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90 — 149.1

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the intensity of addictive attitudes, including obsessive thoughts and beliefs that influence behavior and motivation. Scores reflect the current strength of these attitudes.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for individuals with an established chemical dependency. It is not designed for screening or diagnosis in the general population.

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

Completion time is approximately 8 minutes. The questionnaire includes 42 items.

How should results be used during treatment?

Results support monitoring of change in addictive attitudes over time. Repeated administrations can help evaluate response to treatment and guide adjustments.

How should items be answered to ensure useful results?

Each item should be answered based on typical thoughts and behavior, not a single unusual day. Responses should be complete and consistent to support accurate scoring.

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McMillan-Gilhar Addictive Attitudes Test

Addictive Attitudes Test - Symptoms and Signs

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In clinical work with individuals who have substance use concerns, it can be useful to assess the cognitive and attitudinal features associated with addictive behavior. The Addictive Attitudes Test is a brief self-report measure intended to characterize the intensity of addiction-related attitudes and preoccupations.

The instrument contains 42 items and typically requires about 8 minutes to complete. Results may be used to support treatment planning and to monitor change over time by tracking shifts in maladaptive beliefs and repetitive, addiction-focused thinking. The Addictive Attitudes Test is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool; findings should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview, symptom history, and other relevant assessment data.

Author: g-a-marlatt

Literature: Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. Guilford Press. 2013.

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