Are you unsure if you or a loved one are in need help with a substance use disorder? The following links provide assessment tools to help you self-identify. These assessments only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete, are anonymous, and can be used for personal assessment or for the assessment of a loved one. While neither of these tools are able to provide a diagnosis, they are available to help you determine if there is a need to seek medical treatment. These resources additionally can help locate treatment providers in your area.
- https://www.shatterproof.org/find-help/determine-treatment-needs
- https://americanaddictioncenters.org/self-assessment
Written by Miranda Knight, DVM