GSUDS-1 - Generalized SUD Spectrum Assessment

GSUDS-1 : Designed by NLRA

This is a series of 20 general questions related to Substance Use Disorders that can assist in offering insight into where the test-taker may, or may not, fall on the substance use disorder spectrum.

Scoring:

(One Point for each "yes")

1-6 Points: Mild

7-12 Points: Moderate

13+: Severe

*Disclaimer: Please note this is an unofficial testing tool that is not currently recognized by any licensure boards, governing bodies, or testing evaluators. This serves as a basic tool to offer insight to people that may, or may not, be seeking assistance for SUD related concerns as well as a tool to offer objective feedback. The results are for your insight only and not necessarily reviewed by NLRA or intended to represent a treatment relationship if the need is endorsed without specifically contracting for services.

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* 1. First Name and Last Initial of Candidate:

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* 2. Test Completion Date:

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* 3. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance more often or longer than you intended?

Yes

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* 4. In the last 12 months, have you ever wanted to cut down or stop using a substance but couldn't?

Yes

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* 5. In the last 12 months, have you ever spent a lot of time using a substance or recovering from its effects?

Yes

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* 6. In the last 12 months, have you ever given up important activities in order to use a substance?

Yes

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* 7. In the last 12 months, have you ever continued to use a substance even though it was causing problems in your life?

Yes

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* 8. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance after experiencing memory blackouts or losing control of your actions while under the influence? Yes

Yes

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* 9. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms?

Yes

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* 10. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance in dangerous situations, such as while driving or operating heavy machinery?

Yes

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* 11. In the last 12 months, have you ever continued to use a substance despite physical or psychological problems?

Yes

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* 12. In the last 12 months, have you ever needed to increase the amount of the substance you use in order to achieve the desired effects?

Yes

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* 13. In the last 12 months, have you ever felt physically or psychologically dependent on a substance?

Yes

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* 14. In the last 12 months, have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms when you tried to stop using a substance?

Yes

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* 15. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance to cope with emotional or physical pain?

Yes

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* 16. In the last 12 months, have you ever lied to others about how much you use a substance?

Yes

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* 17. In the last 12 months, have you ever stolen, sold, or otherwise lost items of value in order to obtain a substance?

Yes

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* 18. In the last 12 months, have you ever put yourself in dangerous situations in order to obtain a substance?

Yes

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* 19. In the last 12 months, have you ever failed to fulfill work, school, or family obligations because of substance use?

Yes

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* 20. In the last 12 months, have you ever continued to use a substance despite it causing relationship problems?

Yes

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* 21. In the last 12 months, have you ever used a substance in larger amounts or for a longer period of time than intended?

Yes

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* 22. In the last 12 months, have you ever experienced intense cravings or urges to use a substance?

Yes

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