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Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES)

Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) Test

Understand your readiness to change alcohol or drug use in about 4 minutes. It quickly pinpoints awareness, ambivalence, and action to guide targeted support.

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October 2, 2025

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Readiness to Change (A) (RtC)

Assesses how aware and motivated a person is to change problematic substance-use behavior and take steps toward change.

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0 – 3: Low readiness | 4 – 7: Moderate readiness | 8 – 10: High readiness

A score of 6 indicates moderate readiness, suggesting some recognition and motivation to change but not yet a strong commitment to consistent action.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People questioning their use

41%OF USERS

People who suspect alcohol or drug use may be a problem and want a quick, honest check of how ready they are to change.

Clients entering treatment

34%OF USERS

People starting counseling, rehab, or support programs who need to clarify motivation, doubts, and next steps for recovery.

Those in early recovery

25%OF USERS

People who have already tried to cut down or quit and want to understand what is helping or blocking them from staying on track.

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Readiness for Change (A) (RfC()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures readiness to change problematic alcohol or drug use. It covers problem recognition, ambivalence about change, and steps already taken.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for individuals with concerns about alcohol or drug use. It can be used in clinical care or research settings.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. It includes 19 statements.

How should responses be given?

Read each statement and select the response that best matches current attitudes and behavior. Answer honestly and use the same time frame across items.

How are results used in practice?

Results help identify whether change is not yet considered, uncertain, or already underway. This information can guide the focus of motivational and treatment planning.

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Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This instrument is used to assess motivation and readiness to change in individuals with problematic alcohol or drug use. The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) provides a brief self-report snapshot of change-related attitudes and behaviors that can inform clinical formulation.

The measure includes 19 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items reflect core domains commonly evaluated in treatment settings, including recognition of problems, ambivalence about change, and current steps toward behavior change.

The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) may be used in clinical and research contexts to support treatment planning, monitor motivational processes over time, and guide discussion about readiness for change.

Author: carlo-c-diclemente, james-o-prochaska

Literature: Prochaska, J. O., DiClemente, C. C., & Norcross, J. C. In search of how people change: Applications to addictive behaviors. American Psychologist. 1992.; Miller, W. R., & Tonigan, J. S. Assessing drinkers' motivations for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES). Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 1996.

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