The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence
Score each of the following questions (the scores are given in brackets)
| 1. How soon after you wake up do you have your first cigarette? A. Within 5 minutes (3) B. 6-30 minutes (2) C. 31-60 minutes (1) D. After 60 minutes (0) |
| 2. Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden, e.g., in church, the library, the cinema, etc? A. Yes (1) B. No (0) |
| 3. Which cigarette would you hate most to give up? A. The first one in the morning (1) B. All others (0) |
| 4. How many cigarettes do you smoke per day? A. 10 or fewer (0) B. 11-20 (1) C. 21-30 (2) D. 31 or more (3) |
| 5. Do you smoke more often during the first hours after waking than during the rest of the day? A. Yes (1) B. No (0) |
6. Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day? A. Yes (1) B. No (0) |
Now add up your score:
7 to 10 points = highly dependent on nicotine
4 to 6 points = moderately dependent on nicotine
less than 4 points = less dependent.
The higher your score, the more likely you are to have withdrawal symptoms if you give up smoking, and the withdrawal symptoms are likely to be stronger.
7 to 10 points = highly dependent on nicotine
4 to 6 points = moderately dependent on nicotine
less than 4 points = less dependent.
The higher your score, the more likely you are to have withdrawal symptoms if you give up smoking, and the withdrawal symptoms are likely to be stronger.
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