Got a Really Bad Habit?
Got a Really Bad Habit?
Epstein Addiction Inventory - Other (EAI-o) v. 1.0, © 2024, Dr. Robert Epstein  

Before we get to the inventory itself, we will ask you a few basic questions about yourself and the person you are evaluating. This information is being collected for research purposes only and will be kept strictly confidential. After you complete the inventory, you will immediately be given a detailed analysis of the results.

*Required response

A. Questions About You (Evaluator)

*What is your relationship to the person you are evaluating?
parent 
spouse 
other relative 
school counselor 
therapist 
friend 
teacher 
other (please specify):

*What is your profession?
teacher 
psychologist 
psychiatrist 
medical doctor 
nurse 
other medical professional 
attorney 
human resources professional 
youth worker 
coach 
school counselor 
school administrator 
counselor 
social worker 
court officer 
member of the clergy 
other (please specify):

*Why are you completing this test today?
personal concern 
clinical evaluation 
student evaluation 
court evaluation 
other (please specify):


B. Questions About the Person Being Evaluated
*His or her highest degree:
None
High School
Associates
College
Masters
Doctorate
*His or her race/ethnicity:
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
American Indian
Other
*His or her gender:
Male
Female
Other
*His or her sexual orientation:
Straight
Gay
Bisexual
Other
Unsure
*Is this person employed?:
Yes
No

Click on the statements below that apply to the individual. Do not click on statements that are not applicable.


*1. They have to use nicotine as soon as they wake up. 


*2. They can't stop using hallucinogens, even though hallucinogens harm their health. 


*3. They can't stop using caffeine, even though it causes them health issues. 


*4. Their use of cocaine or crack has put them or others in danger. 


*5. They have had no success quitting meth or reducing the amount they take. 


*6. They have had no success quitting sedatives or reducing the amount the take. 


*7. They are in a crisis because they can’t control their sexual behavior. 


*8. Their use of pornography causes significant problems in their life. 


*9. They find themselves unable to stop drinking more and more alcohol. 


*10. Their addictive behavior often holds them back from their responsibilities. 


*11. They have had no success quitting cocaine or crack or reducing the amount they take. 


*12. When they're not high on cannabis, getting high is all they can think about. 


*13. They play video games for at least 30 hours a week. 


*14. When they can't use meth as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*15. They cannot stop watching pornography, even though it has damaged their relationships. 


*16. When they don't have access to the internet, they can’t think of anything else. 


*17. They regularly fall short of their responsibilities because of their use of hallucinogens. 


*18. When they're not using inhalants, they can't think about anything else. 


*19. They repeatedly put themselves or others at risk of harm when they drink. 


*20. They have to keep increasing the amount of hours they work in order to feel satisfied. 


*21. They can't stop using cannabis, even though they want to stop. 


*22. They have given up other hobbies and interests because they're always online. 


*23. They crave certain foods to the point where they can't think of anything else. 


*24. When they can't use drugs as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*25. When they can't use cocaine or crack as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*26. They have so many sexual thoughts that they can’t think of anything else. 


*27. They find it difficult to stop thinking about pornography. 


*28. They often end up gambling more than they can afford to lose. 


*29. Their use of inhalants often holds them back from responsibilities. 


*30. When they can't eat the foods that they want to, they can't function normally. 


*31. When they don't take pain relievers as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*32. They play video games instead of taking care of their needs. 


*33. They spend most of their time getting, using, or recovering from hallucinogens. 


*34. They have had no success quitting drugs or reducing the amount they take. 


*35. They feel like they have less and less control over their opioid use. 


*36. They spend so much time on the internet that they can't do anything else. 


*37. They get severe headaches and body pains if they don’t have caffeine. 


*38. Even when they are sick, they have to use nicotine. 


*39. Once they start drinking, it's hard for them to stop until they are fully drunk. 


*40. They can’t change their eating habits, even though it causes them severe health issues. 


*41. It’s hard for them to enjoy anything unless they are high on cannabis. 


*42. Even when they are on a vacation or a break, they can’t stop themselves from working. 


*43. They have given up other hobbies and interests so that they can do more shopping. 


*44. Their use of meth has put them or others in danger. 


*45. Even though nicotine use causes health problems for them, they still can't stop. 


*46. They can't quit inhalants, even though inhalants cause problems with their health. 


*47. If they can't work out like they normally do, they can't think of anything else. 


*48. They are always thinking about when they're going to gamble next. 


*49. Their overuse of pain relievers has put them or others in danger. 


*50. They need to work long hours to feel good, even though it causes stress on their relationships. 


*51. Their shopping habits have caused serious problems in their life. 


*52. When they don’t take opioids as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*53. They work out so much it causes them physical or mental problems. 


*54. They have had no success quitting opioids or reducing the amount they take. 


*55. They work out even if they are injured or before they are fully recovered. 


*56. When they don’t take sedatives as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*57. They can't stop their addictive behavior, even though it causes them problems. 


*58. They can’t keep themselves from buying things they don't need. 


*59. If they can't repeat their addictive behavior, they can't think of anything else. 


*60. Their use of sedatives has put themselves or others in danger. 


*61. They have had no success quitting pain relievers or reducing the amount they take. 


*62. Their use of stimulants has put themselves or others in danger. 


*63. If they don’t have caffeine for the day, they can't think of anything else. 


*64. Their use of drugs has put them or others in danger. 


*65. When they can't use stimulants as they usually do, they feel ill. 


*66. They can't stop gambling, even if they try. 


*67. They have had no success quitting stimulants or reducing the amount they take. 


*68. Video games are the only thing they enjoy anymore. 


*69. Their need for sex has damaged their relationships.