Screening Drugs

Drug Use Screening (DAST-10)

The following questions refer to your use of drugs in the past 12 months. “Drug use” includes the non-medical use of prescription medicines and other substances.

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

Yes No

2. Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?

Yes No

3. Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
(If you never use drugs, select “Yes”)

Yes No

4. Have you had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?

Yes No

5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Yes No

6. Does your spouse, parent, or family member complain about your drug use?

Yes No

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

9. Have you experienced withdrawal symptoms when you stopped using drugs?

Yes No

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

Yes No

📘 Understanding your DAST-10 result

Please complete the questionnaire to see personalised guidance.

This is a screening tool only and does not provide a diagnosis. A mental health professional can help interpret the results in context.

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Disclaimer: Please note that these screening tools are not an official diagnosis and should not be taken as medical advice. If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health problem, please consult your primary care physician or mental health professional for further evaluation.