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Screening guide + Alpine preparation checklist • Adults 18+

Drug Use Screening: DAST-10 Guide

Learn what the DAST-10 checks and prepare for an honest conversation about drug use.

This is a self-reflection, not a validated screening test. It has no diagnostic score and cannot decide which treatment you need.

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About the standardized tool

DAST-10 asks about problems related to drug use over the past year. It does not screen alcohol use. Its total does not identify the drug used or determine a treatment level. The checklist on this page is separate from the standardized questionnaire.

View NIDA’s DAST information

The official resource opens on another website. Its privacy practices apply there. Our preparation checklist below does not produce the standardized tool’s score.

Before you begin

Select topics to discuss with a care provider. These preparation prompts are not the DAST-10. You can leave items blank or stop at any time. More checked boxes do not equal a diagnosis or a higher level of care.

No name, email, or phone number is needed. This check-in does not send your choices to admissions or save them in browser storage. General website analytics may still operate. Use a private device when possible. Printing may leave a copy on your device or printer. You choose whether to contact Alpine.

Need urgent help? If someone is in immediate danger, cannot be woken, has trouble breathing, has a seizure, or may have overdosed, call 911. For suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis in the U.S., call 988. Do not wait for an online result or an admissions call. These tools are not monitored.

Your preparation checklist

Select the items you want help with. Then choose “Show my next steps.” If you prefer, read the guidance below without making any selections.

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What your answers can help you discuss

DAST-10 is a standardized drug-use screening tool. A qualified provider can help interpret it along with your history.

I want to talk about use without being judged.

Ask for a respectful assessment and explain what you want to change.

I use more than one drug or medication.

Bring a full list. Different combinations may change safety needs.

I am unsure whether prescribed use has become misuse.

Share the directions and the actual dose, timing, and source.

I have tried to stop or cut back.

Explain what happened and what made change harder.

Drug use affects daily life or relationships.

Bring examples of the effects on home, work, money, or health.

I am worried about withdrawal or overdose.

Seek medical guidance. If someone is hard to wake or has slow breathing, call 911.

Choose one small step

Ask a provider for the standardized DAST-10 or another suitable screen, then discuss the results together.

Words you can use: “I have noticed a change. I would like help understanding it and making a safe plan.”

Common questions

What if I did not check anything?

That does not rule out a concern. You may still ask a qualified professional about anything that worries you.

Who sees my choices?

This check-in does not submit your choices to Alpine. It does not alert a clinician. If you want help, contact a provider yourself.

Can this tell me whether I need residential care?

No. A care provider needs to consider your health, safety, daily life, support, and preferences before recommending treatment.

Support for your next step

Alpine Recovery Lodge serves adults in Alpine, Utah. You can ask about care without committing to admission. A clinical assessment helps determine which services fit your needs.

Prepared October 19, 2026. Educational information, not personal medical advice. No diagnosis, treatment placement, or promise of recovery is made by this tool.

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