Self Assessment: Drug and Substance Abuse

In our contemporary Australian culture drug addiction means different things to different people, but we know there is widespread use of illicit drugs in communities right across the nation, at all levels of socio-economic class.

The line between moderate recreational use and problematic addiction can be all too easy to cross, with a real risk of rapid escalation.

At South Pacific Private, we recognise drug addiction as a particularly devastating and all-consuming disease which can destroy lives, fracture families and risk serious health impacts – including overdose and death.

As you read each of the following statements, we urge you to take your time to think about the answer before selecting the response which feels right. Only you will see the results of this test, so take this as an opportunity to be completely honest with yourself.

Remember, minimising and denying behaviours and consequences is a symptom of drug addiction.

You do not need to give us any details to take this assessment or to see your results. If you would like a copy sent to you, you can ask for that at the end.

If you'd like to speak with someone after completing the assessment, our intake team is available for a free, private and confidential conversation. Send us a message and we'll be in touch at a time that suits you, or call 02 9129 1227 during business hours.

Your responses are confidential and are saved without your name or contact details. When your results are calculated, your answers to the individual questions are recorded against this assessment and used in de-identified form for research and to improve these assessments.

If you ask us to email a copy of your results, we use your answers to produce the results we send you, and we update your assessment record with your age, gender and postcode. Your email address is not added to our mailing list unless you also opt in to receive occasional information and resources from South Pacific Private by email. You can unsubscribe at any time.