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DAST-10 (drugs)

DAST-10 (drugs): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

DAST-10 (drugs)

Drug use other than for medical reasons (1 = yes)
More than one drug at a time (1 = yes)
Always able to stop when you want (1 = yes)
Blackouts or flashbacks (1 = yes)
Feel bad or guilty about drug use (1 = yes)
Spouse or parents complain (1 = yes)
Neglected family (1 = yes)
Illegal activities to obtain drugs (1 = yes)
Withdrawal symptoms (1 = yes)
Medical problems from drug use (1 = yes)
DAST-10 total score
0
Over the past 12 monthsItem 3 is reverse-scored: “no” = 1 pointDAST-10 (drugs): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
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More about: DAST-10 (drugs)

What it calculates

The “DAST-10 (drugs)” calculator computes DAST-10 total score from 10 parameters: drug use other than for medical reasons (1 = yes), more than one drug at a time (1 = yes), always able to stop when you want (1 = yes), blackouts or flashbacks (1 = yes), feel bad or guilty about drug use (1 = yes), spouse or parents complain (1 = yes), neglected family (1 = yes), illegal activities to obtain drugs (1 = yes), withdrawal symptoms (1 = yes), medical problems from drug use (1 = yes).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Drug use other than for medical reasons (1 = yes) = 0, More than one drug at a time (1 = yes) = 0, Always able to stop when you want (1 = yes) = 1, Blackouts or flashbacks (1 = yes) = 0, Feel bad or guilty about drug use (1 = yes) = 0, Spouse or parents complain (1 = yes) = 0, Neglected family (1 = yes) = 0, Illegal activities to obtain drugs (1 = yes) = 0, Withdrawal symptoms (1 = yes) = 0, Medical problems from drug use (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 0 (Over the past 12 months).

How to use

  1. Enter drug use other than for medical reasons (1 = yes), more than one drug at a time (1 = yes), always able to stop when you want (1 = yes), blackouts or flashbacks (1 = yes), feel bad or guilty about drug use (1 = yes), spouse or parents complain (1 = yes), neglected family (1 = yes), illegal activities to obtain drugs (1 = yes), withdrawal symptoms (1 = yes) and medical problems from drug use (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. DAST-10 total score is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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