Nicotine dependence test (Fagerström scale)

The Fagerström test (FTND) measures the strength of physical nicotine dependence. Answer 6 questions — a personal breakdown arrives by email.

Answer the questions about your smoking:

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  1. 1. How soon after waking do you smoke your first cigarette?
  2. 2. Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden?
  3. 3. Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?
  4. 4. How many cigarettes a day do you smoke?
  5. 5. Do you smoke more frequently during the first hours after waking than during the rest of the day?
  6. 6. Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day?

Answer every question to get your result.

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Answers are processed only to calculate your result and are not stored anywhere.

How the score works

The score is the sum of 6 questions, from 0 to 10. The higher it is, the stronger the physical dependence: 0–2 very low, 3–4 low, 5 medium, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high.

  • 0–2Very low dependence
  • 3–4Low dependence
  • 5–5Medium dependence
  • 6–7High dependence
  • 8–10Very high dependence

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What the Fagerström test measures

The test assesses physical dependence specifically: how soon after waking you want to smoke, how many cigarettes a day, whether you smoke even when ill. This helps you understand how hard quitting will be and what support you need.

How this helps you quit

Knowing your level of dependence is useful: with low dependence people often quit on their own, while with high dependence the combination of “doctor + nicotine-replacement therapy or medication” works far more reliably. Understanding your level removes needless guilt over past relapses.

Smoking and health: what to check

Smoking hits the heart and blood vessels: it speeds up atherosclerosis and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. A lipid panel and inflammation markers help assess this. If you have lab results, it is worth decoding them to see your real risks.

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The Fagerström test measures the strength of physical nicotine dependence — a guide that helps you plan quitting and decide whether you need medical support.

  • No. Answers are processed only to calculate the result and are not stored anywhere. You receive a breakdown by email — that is all.

  • You can. High dependence simply means willpower alone is harder, and it is wiser to lean on a doctor and the right therapy — which markedly improves your chances.

Check what smoking does to your vessels

Smoking speeds up atherosclerosis and raises cardiovascular risk. Upload your labs (lipid panel, CRP) — AI explains every value and tells you what to check.

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The Fagerström test is informational and a screening tool, not a diagnosis. For a quit plan and treatment, see a doctor. Quitting can bring cravings and irritability — a specialist’s support makes it easier to get through.