To ensure accurate and useful results, follow these guidelines:

1. Read Each Question Carefully: Go through each item and reflect on your child’s behaviors and habits.
2. Answer Honestly: Base your responses on your child’s regular patterns, not isolated incidents.
3. Use the Rating Scale Provided: Select the option (e.g., Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always) that best describes your child’s typical behavior.
4. Focus on Observations: Answer based on what you have directly noticed in your child’s actions, moods, and routines.
5. Avoid Assumptions: Do not rely on speculation or what others say — only your own observations.
6. Complete in a Calm Environment: Take the test when you have time to reflect without distraction.
7. Review Responses: Double-check that your answers truly reflect your child’s consistent behavior.
8. Interpret Results Responsibly: Remember, the test is a screening tool, not a substitute for professional evaluation.
9. Seek Professional Help if Needed: If results indicate possible substance misuse, reach out to healthcare providers, counselors, or addiction specialists for guidance and support.