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The Cigarette Dependence Scale

The Cigarette Dependence Scale (CDS) is a self-report measure used to assess an individual’s level of nicotine dependence on cigarettes. It assesses the intensity of physical and psychological dependence and the frequency of smoking. 

Time to complete

2 minutes

Eligibility

General eligibility to complete The Cigarette Dependence Scale includes:-Being at least 18 years old-Being a current or former cigarette smoker-Having smoked at least 100 cigarettes in one's lifetime (if applicable)-Being able to provide informed consent -Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and complete the questionnaire

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Questions for The Cigarette Dependence Scale

1.

Please rate your addiction to cigarettes on ascale of 0 to 100:- I am NOT addicted to cigarettes at all = 0- I am extremely addicted to cigarettes = 100

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0-20
  2. 21-40
  3. 41-60
  4. 61-80
  5. 81-100
2.

On average, how many cigarettes do yousmoke per day?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0-5
  2. 6-10
  3. 11-20
  4. 21-29
  5. 30+
3.

Usually, how soon (in minutes) after waking up do yousmoke your first cigarette?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0-5
  2. 6-15
  3. 16-30
  4. 31-60
  5. 61+
4.

For you, quitting smoking for good wouldbe: 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Impossible
  2. Very difficult
  3. Fairly difficult
  4. Fairly easy
  5. Very easy
5.

After a few hours without smoking, I feel anirresistible urge to smoke

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
6.

The idea of not having any cigarettes causesme stress 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
7.

Before going out, I always make sure that Ihave cigarettes with me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
8.

I am a prisoner of cigarettes

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
9.

I smoke too much

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
10.

Sometimes I drop everything to go out andbuy cigarettes 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
11.

I smoke all the time

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree
12.

I smoke despite the risks to my health

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Totally disagree
  2. Somewhat disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Somewhat agree
  5. Fully agree

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on The Cigarette Dependence Scale

What is the Cigarette Dependence Scale?

The Cigarette Dependence Scale (CDS) is a tool used to measure how dependent an individual is on cigarettes.

How is the CDS scored?

This CDS is scored on a scale of 12–60, with higher scores indicating higher levels of dependence

What is the purpose of the CDS?

The CDS is used to measure the severity of nicotine dependence in order to inform smoking cessation interventions and treatment plans. It can also be used to monitor changes in dependence over time.

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