The Agresti Addiction Scale

 This scale is used to determine the severity of the addiction to drugs. 

Please read each question carefully and circle a number that best describes your situation. 

0- Strongly Disagree 

1- Disagree 

2- Slightly Disagree 

3- Slightly Agree 

4- Agree 

5- Strongly Agree 

1. Do you have feelings of needing to escape? 

0 1 2 3 4 5 

2. Do you use a drug to the point of impairment? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

3. When you start using a substance, do you use for longer than expected? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

4. Does using a substance interfere with your work? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Do friends and family complain about your using? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Does using a substance alter your appearance? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

7. Does using a substance affect your physical performance? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

8. Does using a substance affect your personal grooming? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

9. Does using a substance affect your desire or ability to have sex? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

10. Does using a substance affect your ability to think clearly? 

0 1 2 3 4 5

Add your scores 

0-10 No problems noted. 

10-20 Using substances abusively, but no problems. Be careful slow down. 

20-30 Abusing substances and it has become a problem. 

30-40 You have a problem. If you can’t stop, seek help. 

40-50 Need to seek help immediately. You have a problem.