Table 1 A clinical measure of the Stages of Physical Dependence
From: Can tobacco dependence provide insights into other drug addictions?
| Â | Describes me not at all | Describes me a little | Describes me pretty well | Describes me very well |
|---|---|---|---|---|
If I go too long without smoking, the first thing I will notice is a mild desire to smoke that I can ignore. | Â | Â | Â | Â |
If I go too long without smoking, the desire for a cigarette becomes so strong that it is hard to ignore and it interrupts my thinking. | Â | Â | Â | Â |
If I go too long without smoking, I just can’t function right, and I know I will have to smoke just to feel normal again. |  |  |  |  |