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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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. 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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