Addictions: 18 questionnaires and rating scales

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to identify at-risk behaviors related to alcohol consumption. It was designed to detect alcohol use disorders early and to assess the severity of drinking in individuals.

The CUDIT is designed to identify cannabis use disorders by assessing the user's consumption over the past six months. It is a quick screening tool for assessing the extent of problematic use.

The IAT is designed to measure an individual's level of dependence on or addiction to Internet use across various aspects of their life. It assesses the potential negative impact of Internet use on daily activities, social relationships, and productivity.

The CAGE questionnaire is a quick screening tool used mainly to identify people likely to have problematic alcohol use. It is widely used in various clinical settings and helps guide referral for a more in-depth assessment when needed. This tool is simple, short, and validated.

The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a questionnaire used for rapid screening of problematic use of illicit substances, excluding alcohol and tobacco. It provides an overview of the potential severity of drug abuse or dependence.

The Game Addiction Scale (GAS) is a self-report questionnaire that measures video game addiction according to the criteria for gaming disorder. It assesses the frequency and intensity of problematic video game-related behaviors over a given period, exploring the impact on social, school or work life.

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) is a questionnaire that assesses the risk of developing problematic use of or dependence on opioids in patients for whom such treatment is being considered for chronic non-cancer pain. It helps clinicians anticipate opioid-related risk behaviors based on individual factors.

The DEP-ADO is a screening tool for quickly assessing the presence of problematic alcohol and drug use in adolescents. It facilitates the identification of young people who are at risk or have substance-related difficulties in order to guide the appropriate intervention or follow-up.

The IGDS9-SF is a 9-item self-administered scale that assesses the severity of gaming disorder according to DSM-5 criteria. It is a quick tool, well suited to screening for and clinically monitoring Internet gaming disorder in adults and adolescents.

The ASSIST is a standardized screening tool developed by the WHO to identify levels of use and the associated risks related to alcohol, tobacco, and various psychoactive substances. It allows the psychologist to quickly assess the patient's substance use patterns and to detect potential cases of dependence or problematic use early.

The CRAFFT is a short screening tool, mainly used by health professionals to identify the risks related to substance use (alcohol, drugs) in adolescents. It aims to identify risk behaviors and to guide early intervention if needed.

The Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) is a brief questionnaire designed to measure the degree of psychological dependence on a substance (such as alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs). It is widely used to assess the severity of dependence in a standardized and reliable way among substance users.

The Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the level of behavioral addiction associated with smartphone use. It identifies the extent and dimensions of dependence by looking at aspects such as tolerance, withdrawal, excessive daily use, and interference with daily life.

The IGD-20 is a self-report tool designed to assess the symptoms and problems associated with Internet gaming disorder. It covers various aspects such as preoccupation, withdrawal, excessive use, conflict, and impacts on daily life.

The SOGS is a self-report questionnaire used to screen for and measure the severity of pathological gambling behaviors in adults. It helps guide diagnosis and assess the need for clinical intervention. This test is based on DSM-III-R criteria and has been widely used in research and clinical practice because of its simplicity and validity.

The CPGI is a self-report tool designed to screen for and measure the severity of problem gambling behaviors in the general population. It assesses the prevalence, impact, and severity of gambling habits in order to identify gamblers who are at risk or who have gambling-related disorders.

The Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) is a self-administered questionnaire designed to identify the behaviors and symptoms associated with dependence on physical exercise. It is mainly used in clinical and research settings to better understand compulsive behaviors related to excessive physical activity, particularly in athletes or people engaged in intense sports practice.

The MAST is a screening questionnaire designed to identify alcohol-related problems in adults. It is widely used in clinical settings to detect the risk of alcoholism and to refer patients for a more in-depth assessment or treatment.