Drug Use Check

DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test — 10 items)

⏱ 2–3 min 10 questions Free · Private

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About this check

The DAST-10 is a short screener for problem drug use over the past 12 months. "Drug use" here means any use other than that medically prescribed and used as directed.

Important: This is a screener, not a diagnosis. A high score suggests drug use is causing problems in your life; a clinician can help sort out what kind of support would be most useful.

What your score means

No problems reported · score 0–0

Your score is 0 — no drug-related problems reported on this screen. Drug use at this level is unlikely to be causing you harm.

Low level of problems · score 1–2

Your score suggests some drug-related concerns but at a low level. Worth paying attention to but not usually at a point needing formal support.

Moderate level of problems · score 3–5

Your score suggests moderate problems with drug use. Use is likely already affecting your life, even if it has not reached a crisis point.

Substantial level of problems · score 6–10

Your score suggests substantial to severe drug-related problems. Support at this level usually needs to be specialist-led.

How it works

Over the past 12 months, please answer each question about your drug use (excluding alcohol and tobacco). "Drug use" includes illicit drugs, misuse of prescription medications, and over-the-counter drugs beyond their intended use.

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If you are in crisis: Please call Tele-MANAS 14416 (free, 24/7, many Indian languages) or 112 for emergencies. You can also reach iCall, Vandrevala Foundation, or AASRA.