• Assessment for Physical (Nicotine) & Emotional Dependence on Smoking

    Assess your nicotine addiction level and type. Your score will be calculated instantly.
  • Which nicotine product(s) do you use?*

  • Addiction Level Assessment

    Answer the following questions to assess your nicotine dependence.
  • How soon after you wake up do you use your first cigarette?*
  • Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden?*
  • Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?*
  • How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?*
  • Do you smoke more frequently during the first hours after waking, than during the rest of the day?*
  • Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day?*

  • Why do I smoke?

    Answer the following questions to find the different reasons why you smoke.
  • Handling a cigarette is part of the enjoyment of smoking*
  • I smoke to keep myself from slowing down.*
  • Smoking is pleasant and relaxing.*
  • I light up a cigarette when I feel angry about something.*
  • When I am out of cigarettes its near torture until I can get more.*
  • I smoke automatically, without even being aware of it.*
  • I smoke when people are around me are smoking.*
  • I smoke to perk myself up.*
  • Part of my enjoyment from smoking is preparing to light up.*
  • I get pleasure from smoking.*
  • When I feel uncomfortable or upset, I light a cigarette.*
  • When I’m not smoking a cigarette, I’m still very much aware of the fact.*
  • I often light up a cigarette when one is still burning in the ashtray.*
  • I smoke cigarettes with friends when I am having a good time.*
  • When I smoke, part of the enjoyment is watching the smoke as I exhale.*
  • I want a cigarette most often when I am comfortable and relaxed.*
  • I smoke when I am “blue” and want to take my mind off what’s bothering me.*
  • I get a real hunger for a cigarette when I haven’t had one in a while.*
  • I’ve found a cigarette in my mouth and haven’t remembered it was there.*
  • I always smoke when I am out with friends at a party, bar, etc.*
  • I always smoke to get a lift.*

  • Your results

  • 0-2 very low

    3-4 low

    5 moderate

    6-7 high

    8-10 very high

  • Why you smoke?

    The highest scores will be the main reasons why you smoke.

  • “It stimulates me.”
    You feel that smoking gives you energy and keeps you going. Think
    about alternative ways to boost your energy, such as brisk walking
    or jogging.

  • “I want something in my hand.”
    There are a lot of things you can with your hands without lighting
    up a cigarette. Try doodling with a pencil, or playing with putty or a
    fake cigarette.

  • “It feels good.”
    You get a lot of physical pleasure from smoking. Various forms of
    exercise or other activities can be effective alternatives.

  • “It can be a crutch.”
    It can be tough to stop smoking if you find cigarettes comforting in
    times of stress, but there are many better ways to deal with stress.

  • “I’m hooked.”
    In addition to having a psychological addiction to smoking, you
    may also be physically addicted to nicotine. It’s a hard addiction to
    break, but it can be done. Talk with your doctor about using nicotine replacement therapy (the gum, patch, inhaler or nasal spray) to
    control your withdrawal symptoms.

  • “It’s part of my routine.”
    If cigarettes are merely part of your routine, stopping should be
    relatively easy. One key to success is to be aware of every cigarette
    you smoke. Keeping a smoking diary is a good way to do this.

  • “I’m a social smoker.”
    You smoke when people around you are smoking and when you
    are offered cigarettes. It is important for to avoid these situations
    until you are confident about being a nonsmoker. If you cannot
    avoid a situation in which others are smoking, remind them you are
    a nonsmoker.

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