Nicotine Dependence Test
Fagerström Scale

Evaluate your physical addiction to nicotine using the clinically validated Fagerström scale. Get instant results and a roadmap to quit smoking.

Calculate Your Dependence Score

1. How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette? Within 5 minutes 6 – 30 minutes 31 – 60 minutes After 60 minutes 2. Is it hard to refrain from smoking in forbidden places? Yes No 3. Which cigarette would you hate most to give up? The first one in the morning Any other 4. How many cigarettes per day do you smoke? 10 or less 11 – 20 21 – 30 31 or more 5. Do you smoke more in the morning than the rest of the day? Yes No 6. Do you smoke even if you are sick and in bed all day? Yes No

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What is the Fagerström Test?

The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence is the gold standard used by doctors and researchers worldwide to measure how physically addicted a person is to nicotine. Instead of just asking “how much” you smoke, it focuses on “how” you smoke—specifically your behavior in the morning and your ability to resist cravings.

Scoring Chart

Score Range	Dependence Level	Risk of Withdrawal
0 – 2	Very Low	Minimal physical withdrawal symptoms
3 – 4	Low	Mild cravings likely
5	Moderate	Significant physical dependence
6 – 7	High	Difficult to quit without assistance
8 – 10	Very High	Intense physical addiction

Common Questions Why is the morning cigarette so important? + Smoking within 30 minutes of waking up is the strongest predictor of high addiction. It shows your body needs to replenish nicotine levels immediately after sleep. Can diet help me quit smoking? + Yes. High-fiber foods, dairy, and fruits can actually make cigarettes taste worse, while caffeine and alcohol often trigger cravings. A specialized diet helps manage the detox phase. Is this test valid for bidis and vapes? + While originally for cigarettes, the same principles apply. If you use bidis or high-nicotine vapes, the frequency and timing behaviors remain the key indicators of dependence.

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