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

Before we get to the questionnaire itself, we will ask you a few basic questions about yourself. Demographic 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

*Highest Degree:
None
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College
Masters
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*Race/Ethnicity:
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
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Other
*Gender:
Male
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Other
*Sexual Orientation:
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Bisexual
Other
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*Employed:
Yes
No

Click on the statements below that apply to you. Do not click on statements that do not apply to you.


*1. I have to use nicotine as soon as I wake up. 


*2. I can't stop using hallucinogens, even though they harm my health. 


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


*4. My use of cocaine or crack has put myself or others in danger. 


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


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


*7. I’m in a crisis because I can’t control my sexual behavior. 


*8. My use of pornography causes significant problems in my life. 


*9. I find myself unable to stop drinking more and more alcohol. 


*10. My addictive behavior often holds me back from my responsibilities. 


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


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


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


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


*15. I cannot stop watching pornography, even though it has damaged my relationships. 


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


*17. I regularly fall short of my responsibilities because of my use of hallucinogens. 


*18. When I'm not using inhalants, I can't think about anything else. 


*19. I repeatedly put myself or others at risk of harm when I drink. 


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


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


*22. I've given up other hobbies and interests because I'm always online. 


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


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


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


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


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


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


*29. My use of inhalants often holds me back from responsibilities. 


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


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


*32. I play video games instead of taking care of my needs. 


*33. I spend most of my time getting, using, or recovering from hallucinogens. 


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


*35. I feel like I have less and less control over my opioid use. 


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


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


*38. Even when I'm sick, I have to use nicotine. 


*39. Once I start drinking, it's hard to stop until I'm fully drunk. 


*40. I can’t change my eating habits, even though it causes me severe health issues. 


*41. It’s hard to enjoy anything unless I’m high on cannabis. 


*42. Even when I’m on a vacation or a break, I can’t stop myself from working. 


*43. I've given up other hobbies and interests so that I can do more shopping. 


*44. My use of meth has put me or others in danger. 


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


*46. I can't quit inhalants, even though they cause problems with my health. 


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


*48. I'm always thinking about when I'm going to gamble next. 


*49. My overuse of pain relievers has put me or others in danger. 


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


*51. My shopping habits have caused serious problems in my life. 


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


*53. I work out so much it causes me physical or mental problems. 


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


*55. I work out even if I’m injured or before I’m fully recovered. 


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


*57. I can't stop my addictive behavior, even though it causes me problems. 


*58. I can’t keep myself from buying things I don't need. 


*59. If I can't repeat my addictive behavior, I can't think of anything else. 


*60. My use of sedatives has put myself or others in danger. 


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


*62. My use of stimulants has put myself or others in danger. 


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


*64. My use of my drugs has put me or others in danger. 


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


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


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


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


*69. My need for sex has damaged my relationships.