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Suicidality, Aggression, Drug Addiction, and Substance Abuse Scale (SANT-30)

Suicidality, Aggression, Drug Addiction, and Substance Abuse Scale (SANT-30) Test

In 6 minutes, it helps gauge risk for suicidal thoughts, violence, and substance misuse. 30 clear questions support fast screening and early referral to care.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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5/10

Drug Addiction Proneness (DAP)

Measures self-reported tendency toward abusing narcotic or toxic substances.

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Moderate

High

0 – 4: Low | 5 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some indicators of susceptibility to substance misuse without a clearly pronounced pattern.

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4/10

Weapon Use Risk (WUR)

Measures tendency toward unauthorized use of weapons against others in response to perceived stimuli.

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a situational or selective tendency toward aggressive responses rather than a consistently elevated propensity.

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6/10

Suicidal Reactivity Proneness (SRP)

Measures the severity of a person’s tendency toward suicidal reactions in response to stress or conflict.

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Moderate

Elevated

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: Elevated

A score of 6 falls in the Elevated range, indicating a more pronounced tendency toward suicidal reactions that may become more salient in stressful or conflict situations.

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Clinical intake patients

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People starting therapy or psychiatric care who need a quick screening for suicide risk, aggression, and substance misuse.

At-risk teens and young adults

34%OF USERS

Adolescents and young adults being checked due to mood changes, conflicts, self-harm concerns, or suspected substance use.

High-stress workers and recruits

25%OF USERS

Individuals in safety-sensitive or high-pressure roles undergoing routine or post-incident risk assessment for violence, self-harm, or substance issues.

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Tendency toward drug addiction (Ttda)

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4.3

Normal range

2.9 — 5.7

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Risk of Using Weapons (RoUW)

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6.7

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5.1 — 8.3

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Tendency toward suicidal reactions (Ttsr)

Average

7.2

Normal range

5.7 — 8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for risk indicators related to suicidal thinking, aggression toward others, and misuse or dependence on drugs or other substances.

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

It includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete.

Who can complete this questionnaire?

It is suitable for adolescents and adults in clinical, educational, and community screening settings when safety or risk concerns are present.

How should items be answered?

Responses should reflect typical thoughts, feelings, and behaviors rather than rare events. Items should be answered without overthinking and without skipping questions.

How should results be used?

Results support risk identification and triage and do not provide a diagnosis on their own. Elevated scores indicate a need for prompt clinical follow-up and safety planning as appropriate.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Suicidality, Aggression, Drug Addiction, and Substance Abuse Scale (SANT-30) Test

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This measure is designed for brief screening of multiple high-risk behavioral and safety domains. The Suicidality, Aggression, Drug Addiction, and Substance Abuse Scale (SANT-30) uses 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. It is intended to support rapid identification of concerns related to self-harm ideation/behavior, aggression or potential violence toward others, and problematic drug or substance use.

Items are presented in a direct, self-report format to facilitate efficient triage and to highlight areas that may warrant immediate risk assessment, safety planning, or referral for further evaluation. The Suicidality, Aggression, Drug Addiction, and Substance Abuse Scale (SANT-30) is attributed to Aaron T. Beck, Edwin S. Shneidman, and Craig J. Bryan and should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview, collateral information when available, and other relevant assessment data.

Author: Aaron T. Beck, Craig J. Bryan, Edwin S. Shneidman

Literature: Joiner, T. E. Why people die by suicide. Harvard University Press. 2005.

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