DAST-10 - Drug Abuse Screening Test

The following questions concern information about your possible involvement with drugs NOT including alcoholic beverages during the past 12 months. "Drug abuse" refers to the use of prescribed or over-the-counter medications in excess of the directions, and any non-medical use of drugs.

Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?

Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?

Are you unable to stop using drugs when you want to? (If you have never used drugs, answer No)

Have you ever had "blackouts" or "flashbacks" as a result of drug use?

Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? (If you have never used drugs, answer No)

Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?

Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?

Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?

Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?

Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g., memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)?