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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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Questions: 306 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

5/10

Drug Addiction Proneness (DAP)

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

Low

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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Moderate

High

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.

Low

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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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Clinical intake patients

41%OF USERS

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.

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

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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Tendency toward drug addiction (Ttda)

Average

4.3

Normal range

2.9 — 5.7

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Risk of Using Weapons (RoUW)

Average

6.7

Normal range

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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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

You will be presented with statements about your health and personal characteristics. If you agree with a statement, select “Yes”; if you do not agree, select “No.” Please respond without spending too much time on any one item. There are no right or wrong answers.

- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No

These are 3 of the 30 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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

addiction

drug addiction

occupational psychology

suicidal risk

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.