Work out nicotine dependence score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Scores the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, where the time to the first cigarette and daily consumption carry the most weight.
Fagerstrom test
Six items totalling 0-10: 0-2 very low, 3-4 low, 5 moderate, 6-7 high, 8-10 very high dependence
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Time to the first cigarette after waking is the strongest single predictor of dependence severity.
Not necessarily. Behavioural cues and social context also drive relapse independently of the score.