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Is smoking “just
a habit” or are you addicted? Many smokers are unsuccessful at quitting because of their addiction to nicotine. Every
person has a different level of nicotine addiction. The more dependent you are on nicotine the more severe the withdrawal
symptoms are when you try and quit. Take this mini assessment—Fagerstrom
Test for Nicotine Dependence*—to find out how addicted your body is to nicotine. Check your total score for your dependence
level in the table at the end of the assessment.If you smoke: 1. How soon
after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette? A. After 60 minutes
(0 points) B. 31-60 minutes (1 point) C. 6-30 minutes (2 points) D. Within
5 minutes (3 points)
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2. Do you find it difficult
to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden? A. No (0 points)
B. Yes (1 point) 3. Which cigarette would you hate most to give up? A. The first in the morning (1 point) B. Any other (0 points) 4. How many cigarettes per day do you smoke? A. 10 or less (0 points) B. 11-20 (1 point) C. 21-30 (2 points) D. 31 or more (3 points) 5. Do you
smoke more frequently during the first hours after awakening than during the rest
of the day? A. No (0 points) B.
Yes (1 point)
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3. Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day? A. No (0 points) B. Yes
(1 point) Your Score _____ If Your Your Nicotine Dependence Score Is Level Is 0-2
Very low dependence 3-4 Low dependence 5 Medium dependence 6-7 High
dependence 8-10 Very high dependence.
No matter what your score, even if it is low, it is important that you quit smoking.
By doing so you will reduce your risk for a variety of smoking-related life-threatening health problems including heart attack,
stroke, and cancer.
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