The test for nicotine dependency

Question 1. How soon after you wake up do you have your first cigarette?

Within 5 minutes
6-30 minutes
31-60 minutes
After 60 minutes

Question 2. Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden? E.g, Church, Library.

Yes
No

Question 3. Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?

The first one in the morning
All others

Question 4. How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?

10 or fewer
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 or more

Question 5. Do you smoke more often in the first hours after waking than during the rest of the day?

Yes
No

Question 6. Do you smoke even if you are in bed most of the day?

Yes
No

  

The Higher your score, the more likely you are to have withdrawal symptoms if you give up smoking, and the withdrawal symptoms are likely to be stronger.