Are You Stuck in the Addiction Cycle?
Addiction often follows repeating patterns—triggers, cravings, use, regret, and promises to stop. This short self-assessment can help you recognize whether these patterns may be present in your life.
Do you find yourself using substances after certain emotional triggers (stress, loneliness, anger)?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Have you tried to stop or cut back but found yourself returning to using?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do cravings or urges to use feel difficult to control?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you tell yourself things will be different next time you use?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you feel regret, guilt, or shame after using?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Have substances started affecting relationships with family or friends?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you hide or minimize your substance use from others?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you sometimes feel like your life is becoming harder to manage?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do stressful situations make it more likely that you will use?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you ever feel like substances are becoming a way to cope with emotions?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you notice the same problems repeating because of substance use?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Have responsibilities at work, school, or home been affected?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you sometimes think about changing your relationship with substances?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Have you promised yourself you would stop but struggled to follow through?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Do you feel like substance use is becoming harder to control?
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Calculation
Submit
Should be Empty: