Am I Addicted Quiz | Make Smoking History

Assess your nicotine dependence

Nicotine is the addictive chemical found in cigarettes, it is the substance that makes you want to keep smoking. If you're considering quitting smoking, it's important to understand the level of your nicotine dependency in order to prepare for and manage any withdrawal symptoms you may experience. The quiz below is designed to help you assess your level of nicotine dependency and provide you with personalised feedback on how to approach quitting smoking. So, take a few minutes to complete the following questions and discover your level of nicotine dependency.

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8 - 10 High to very high dependence

It sounds like you may have a high addiction to nicotine. But don’t worry, you can quit!

A great place to start for you is chatting to your doctor or pharmacist about stop smoking medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. These help to reduce your symptoms of nicotine withdrawal so you can take back control.

It’s also important to know your triggers to smoke and learn ways to beat them. With some simple lifestyle changes, you can break your old habits and increase your chances of quitting for good. There are many different ways to get support, explore your options today.

5 - 7 Medium to high dependence

Based on your answers, it seems likely you have an addiction to nicotine and might benefit from some extra help to fight withdrawal symptoms. If this sounds like you, chat to your doctor or pharmacist about stop smoking medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. These can help to get you through any tough days at the beginning.

You will also need skills to beat the triggers you face day-to-day, like hanging out with certain friends or smoking for stress relief.

There are many different ways to get support, find out what’s right for you.

3 - 4 Low to medium dependence

It sounds like you have some level of addiction to nicotine. Start your quit attempt by learning about your triggers and ways to beat them. You can also make yourself a free, personalised Quit Plan to help keep yourself on track.

If you experience withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit, chat to your doctor or pharmacist about stop smoking medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. These can help to get you through any tough days at the beginning.

0 - 2 Low dependence

You probably have a low addiction to nicotine, or might not be addicted to nicotine at all. The good news is, you are unlikely to experience some of the common withdrawal symptoms, like headaches and coughing.

But addiction has two other parts which can still make it feel tough to quit, and these are your habits and emotions. For example, if you usually smoke when you’re stressed, you might feel more irritable or anxious when quitting. Luckily these feelings only last a short time, and you can prepare for your triggers to make it easier to stay smoke-free for good. Try our step-by-step quit planner to set yourself up for success.