DAST-10: Drug Use Screening Tool
Drug Abuse Screening Test
About This Screener
The DAST-10 is a brief screening tool designed to identify potential drug use problems. It focuses on the consequences and problems associated with drug use rather than the frequency or amount of use.
Instructions
Please answer each question honestly based on your experience over the past 12 months. "Drugs" refers to illegal drugs and prescription medications used non-medically.
1. Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
2. Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?
3. Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
4. Have you had 'blackouts' or 'flashbacks' as a result of drug use?
5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
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, etc.)?
Attribution & Disclaimer
The DAST-10 was developed by Harvey A. Skinner and is widely used by healthcare providers and researchers to screen for drug use problems.
Z Psychology did not create or modify this screener. We are offering it here to support awareness about substance use patterns.
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not provide a diagnosis. If you have concerns about your drug use, please consult with a healthcare professional.