DUDIT Assessment

Answer the following questions about your drug use in the past 12 months. Be honest with yourself for the most accurate results.

1. How often do you use drugs other than alcohol?

0 - Never

1 - Monthly or less

2 - 2-4 times a month

3 - 2-3 times a week

4 - 4+ times a week

2. How many drugs do you use on a typical day when you are using?

0 - None

1 - 1 drug

2 - 2 drugs

3 - 3 drugs

4 - 4+ drugs

3. How often do you use drugs to get high or intoxicated?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

4. How often do you use drugs to avoid withdrawal symptoms?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

5. How often do you use drugs to avoid feeling bad or depressed?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

6. How often do you use drugs to avoid problems or stress?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

7. How often do you use drugs to avoid feeling anxious or nervous?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

8. How often do you use drugs to avoid feeling lonely or bored?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

9. How often do you use drugs to avoid feeling angry or frustrated?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

10. How often do you use drugs to avoid feeling guilty or ashamed?

0 - Never

1 - Sometimes

2 - Often

3 - Very often

4 - Always

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Age Group Select age group 18-25 years 26-35 years 36-50 years 51-65 years 65+ years

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About DUDIT Calculator

The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) is a validated screening tool for drug use disorders, similar to the AUDIT for alcohol.

Clinical Guidelines:

• • Score ≥6: Further assessment recommended
• • Score ≥25: High probability of drug use disorder
• • Sensitivity: 90-95% for drug dependence
• • Specificity: 85-90% depending on population

Common Drugs Assessed:

• • Cannabis/Marijuana
• • Cocaine
• • Amphetamines
• • Opioids
• • Benzodiazepines
• • Hallucinogens
• • Inhalants

Risk Factors:

• • Family history of addiction
• • Mental health conditions
• • Trauma or abuse history
• • Peer pressure
• • Easy access to drugs
• • Socioeconomic factors

When to Seek Help:

• • DUDIT score ≥6
• • Drug use affecting daily life
• • Failed attempts to quit
• • Legal or work problems
• • Health problems from use
• • Family/friends expressing concern

Professional Resources:

• • Addiction specialist
• • Mental health professional
• • Substance abuse counselor
• • Support groups (NA, SMART Recovery)
• • Treatment centers
• • National helplines