Severity of Opiate Dependence Questionnaire (SODQ)

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
My body aches or feels stiff

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I get stomach cramps

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I feel sick

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I notice my heart pounding

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I have hot and cold flushes

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I feel miserable or depressed

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I feel tense or panicky

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I feel irritable or angry

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I feel restless and unable to relax

On waking and before my first dose of opiates -
I have a strong craving

I try to save some opiates to use on waking

I like to take my first dose of opiates within two hours of waking up

In the morning, I use opiates to stop myself feeling sick

The first thing I think of doing when I wake up is to take some opiates

The first thing I do after I wake up is to take some opiates

Please think of your opiate use during a typical period of drug taking when answering the following questions

Did you think your opiate use was out of control?

Did the prospect of missing a fix (or dose) make you very anxious or worried?

Did you worry about your opiate use?

How difficult would you find it to stop or go without?