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Adolescent Early Substance Use Disorder Screening Questionnaire

Adolescent Early Substance Use Disorder Screening Questionnaire Test

Understand whether behavior changes may signal substance risk in your teen in about 7 minutes. 38 targeted items highlight red flags across mood, behavior, and setting to guide next steps.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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2231/4900

Total Score (TS)

This scale sums points across all indicators to reflect the overall severity of risk for developing an addiction.

Lower risk

Higher risk

2 – 2000: Lower risk | 2001 – 4900: Higher risk

A score of 2231 falls in the Higher risk range, indicating an elevated overall level of warning signs across the questionnaire.

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33/38

Number of Symptoms (NoS)

Counts how many observed indicators suggest a possible development of addiction in the adolescent.

Low indicators

Elevated indicators

0 – 10: Low indicators | 11 – 38: Elevated indicators

A score of 33 falls in the Elevated indicators range, indicating many reported signs associated with increased concern and closer monitoring.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried parents of teens

47%OF USERS

Parents who have noticed sudden changes in mood, school performance, friends, or secrecy and want a quick way to gauge addiction risk.

Caregivers after incidents

31%OF USERS

Parents or guardians seeking clarity after finding substances, paraphernalia, alarming messages, or hearing reports of possible use.

School and youth staff

22%OF USERS

Counselors, teachers, and youth workers who want a structured checklist to spot warning signs and decide whether to recommend further help.

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Overall Assessment (OA)

Average

2318.2

Normal range

1420 — 3216.4

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4900

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Number of features (Nof)

Average

20.2

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13.1 — 27.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for warning signs linked to substance use and possible addiction in adolescents. It focuses on behavior, mood, and social or school functioning.

Who should complete it and how are responses recorded?

A parent or caregiver completes it based on observed patterns and recent changes. Each item is answered using the response options provided; avoid guessing when information is not available.

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

Most respondents finish in about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 38 items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the level of concern and areas that may need closer monitoring or further evaluation. Results do not confirm a diagnosis and should be considered alongside other information.

What should be done if results suggest elevated risk?

Consider a referral to a qualified behavioral health or medical professional for assessment. If there is immediate safety risk, seek urgent help through local emergency services.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Questionnaire for Early Detection of Addiction in Adolescents Test

Adolescent Early Substance Use Disorder Screening Questionnaire Test

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This questionnaire is intended to help identify early indicators of problematic substance use in adolescents. The Adolescent Early Substance Use Disorder Screening Questionnaire is designed for use by caregivers or other informants to support initial triage and determine whether further clinical assessment may be warranted.

Developed by Thomas M. Achenbach and Mary M. Achenbach, it includes 38 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Items focus on observable behavior and contextual risk signals (e.g., changes in functioning, emotional/behavioral concerns, and peer/environmental factors) relevant to substance use risk.

The Adolescent Early Substance Use Disorder Screening Questionnaire is a screening instrument and does not establish a diagnosis on its own. Results are best interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview, collateral information, and, when indicated, referral for comprehensive substance use evaluation.

Author: Mary M. Achenbach, Thomas M. Achenbach

Literature: Jessor, R. Problem behavior theory and adolescent problem behavior. In R. Jessor (Ed.), New perspectives on adolescent risk behavior. Cambridge University Press. 1998.

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