DAST-10 Drug Abuse Screening Test | Free, Private, Instant | PsychKit™

DAST-10 Drug Abuse Screening Test | Free, Private, Instant | PsychKit™

DAST-10 Drug Abuse Screening Test

Ten quick questions about drug use in the past 12 months. Private. Free. Instant result.

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About DAST-10

  • DAST-10 screens for consequences and problems related to non-alcohol drug use in the past 12 months. Copyright 1982 Harvey A. Skinner and the Addiction Research Foundation. For non-commercial use with attribution. Items unchanged.
  • Scoring rule: score 1 point for each Yes, except item 3 where No scores 1. Total 0 to 10. Higher scores reflect more problems.
  • Typical guidance: 0 none, 1 to 2 low, 3 to 5 moderate, 6 to 8 substantial, 9 to 10 severe. Use clinical judgment and consider further assessment or referral when elevated.

Answer each question

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Time frame: past 12 months. These questions do not include alcohol. Please answer every question.

1) Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
2) Do you use more than one drug at a time?
3) Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to? (If never use drugs, answer Yes)
4) Have you ever had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?
5) Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? (If never use drugs, answer No)
6) Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?
7) Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?
8) Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
9) Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
10) Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (e.g., memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)?
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DAST-10 FAQ

What does DAST-10 measure?

It screens for problems and consequences related to drug use other than alcohol in the last 12 months.

Does it include alcohol or tobacco?

No. DAST-10 focuses on non-alcohol drugs. Consider adding AUDIT or a similar alcohol screen separately if needed.

How is it scored?

Score 1 for each Yes, except item 3 where No scores 1. Total 0 to 10.

How do I interpret my result?

General guide: 0 none, 1 to 2 low, 3 to 5 moderate, 6 to 8 substantial, 9 to 10 severe. Use clinical judgment and consider further assessment or referral when elevated.

Do you store my answers?

No. Answers stay on your device using localStorage. The share link encodes your result in the URL hash, so there is no server storage burden.

What if I am worried about my score or safety?

Talk with a licensed clinician. Use the Helpline numbers at the top or call local emergency services if you feel unsafe.

References and credits

  1. DAST-10 item text, instructions and scoring rule: Addiction Research Foundation reprint. Copyright 1982. Reproduced for non-commercial use with attribution. Source PDF: New York OASAS.
  2. Severity bands and SBIRT guidance: American Society of Addiction Medicine and public clinical summaries.
  3. Background and licensing note: National Library of Medicine CDE record for DAST-10 stating non-commercial reproduction allowed with credit to Dr. Harvey A. Skinner.

DAST-10 © 1982 Harvey A. Skinner and Addiction Research Foundation. Reproduced here for non-commercial use with attribution. No endorsement by CAMH, ASAM or any agency is implied.

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