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Test for Nicotine Dependence

The Fagerström test for nicotine dependence is a reference tool for assessing smoking addiction. This test consists of 6 questions related to smokers’ daily habits. It is used as a reference to establish smoking cessation programs.

1 - How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette?
Within 5 minutes Within 6-30 minutes Within 31-60 minutes After 60 minutes
2 - How many cigarettes per day do you smoke?
10 or less 11-20 21-30 31 or more
3 - Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden (e.g., in church, at the library, in cinema, etc)?
Yes No
4 - Do you smoke more during the first hours after waking than during the rest of the day?
Yes No
5 - Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?
The first one in the morning Any other
6 - Do you smoke even when you are ill enough to be in bed most of the day?
Yes No

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Did you take any medications?

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Source :
Heatherton, Todd F. et al. 1991 The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: a revision of the Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire. British Journal of Addiction 86:1119-1127.

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