Nicotine Addiction Quiz

Find out how much you depend on nicotine

Knowing how addicted you are to nicotine can help you quit smoking. The results from this quiz can help you design a personalized plan based on your smoking habits. It can help you decide if you need extra help, such as medicine or support from a program. Remember—no matter what your score, you’ll have to work hard to quit.

These suggestions are for adult smokers who are not pregnant. The suggestions should not replace advice from your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor when you are ready to quit—especially if you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or have a serious medical condition. Your doctor can help connect you with the right resources to make your quit attempt work.

Answer the following questions about your smoking habits to find out how much you depend on nicotine and to get some ideas on how to tame your cravings.

1.	How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette? Within 5 minutes 5 to 30 minutes 31 to 60 minutes After 60 minutes
2.	Do you find it difficult not to smoke in places where you shouldn't, such as in church, on the bus, in school, or at the library? Yes No
3.	Which cigarette would you most hate to give up? The first one in the morning Any other one
4.	How many cigarettes do you smoke each day? 10 or fewer 11 to 20 per day 21 to 30 per day 31 or more per day
5.	Do you smoke more frequently during the first hours after waking up than during the rest of the day? Yes No
6.	Do you still smoke if you are so sick that you are in bed most of the day? Yes No