Addiction Quiz: is used to describe a recurring compulsive behavior by an individual to engage in a specific activity, despite harmful consequences, to the user or to his or her individual health, mental state or social life. There are various types of addictions that include drugs, alcohol, spending, overeating, gambling, computer, smoking, pornography, sex, etc. To determine whether you have an addiction, take this quiz.

Instructions: Please answer the following questions regarding your experience. Then, click on the submit button below the questionnaire to see your addiction score. Please note that this assessment is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation with a clinician and the results may not be accurate.

1. I engage in the compulsive behavior to improve my mood.
   Yes No


2. I engage in the compulsive behavior to relieve tension or anxiety.
   Yes No


3. I need to increase the amount of times I engage in my compulsive behavior.
   Yes No


4. I get distressed if I do not engage in the compulsive behavior.
   Yes No


5. I engage in the behavior over a longer period of time than intended.
   Yes No


6. I have a desire to decrease the frequency of my behavior.
   Yes No


7. I have been unsuccessful in decreasing the frequency of my behavior.
   Yes No


8. A great deal of time is spent engaging in the compulsive behavior.
   Yes No


9. Important social, occupational or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of the compulsive behavior.
   Yes No


10. I engage in a compulsive behavior despite the harmful consequences.
    Yes No


11. I engage in the compulsive behavior despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the compulsive behavior.
    Yes No


12. My relationship is negatively affected by my compulsive behavior.
    Yes No


13. My compulsive behavior has affected my ability to meet my obligations.
    Yes No


14. My compulsive behavior has negatively affected my work or school responsibilities.
    Yes No


15. I keep my compulsive behavior a secret.
    Yes No

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