If alcohol or drugs are causing problems in your life, chances are you have a problem with alcohol or drugs. The mere fact that you are concerned about your alcohol or drug use could be evidence enough that there is a problem. The best course of action is to stop and stay stopped. If quitting is difficult or impossible, then there is clearly a problem.
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We want anyone facing an alcohol or drug problem to know that they do not have to face it alone, that there is help, and that millions of us have found a happy and successful way to live alcohol and drug free in recovery.
Questionnaire
- Has your personality changed since you began using drugs or alcohol?
- Have you ever experienced any legal consequences for your use of drugs or alcohol (i.e. DUI, possession, public intoxication, etc.)?
- Has your use had any negative effects on your work or school performance? (Have you been late to work, been absent, not completed tasks in a timely manner, had poor performance, etc.?)
- Has anyone close to you expressed a concern about your use of drugs or alcohol?
- Do you think about drugs or alcohol during your day?
- Do you find thoughts about drugs or alcohol intrusive? (Do you think about it when you do not want to?)
- Have you ever tried to stop using drugs or alcohol?
- Do you think of ways to make time to use drugs or alcohol?
- Do you look forward to getting finished at work or the weekend so that you may use drugs or alcohol?
- Have you ever drank or used when you did not want to?
- Have you ever drank or used more than you wanted to?
- Have you ever overdosed?
- Have you ever blacked out while under the influence?
- Have you ever behaved in a manner outside of your moral code while under the influence (i.e. sexual indiscretion, driving under the influence, stealing, etc.)?
- Has your tolerance changed? (Can you consume more or less than you used to?)
- Have you ever felt that you needed to drink or use to get started in your day?
- Have you ever used drugs or alcohol to “get through a tough time”?
- Have you ever had to explain your drug or alcohol use to others?
- Have you experienced any medical problems related to your use of drugs or alcohol? (This could include injuries that occur while under the influence.)
- Do you have friends and family that use alcohol?
- Have your friends (that you drink or use with) ever commented that your use is worse than theirs?
- Do you have any non-using friends that you associate with regularly?
- Do family members or friends avoid you because of your use?
- Have you ever lost a relationship because of your use (i.e. divorce, separation, estrangement, etc.)?
- Have you ever used money to purchase drugs or alcohol that should have been spent attending to other financial responsibilities?
- Have you ever had to borrow money from someone to pay your bills because you have used your money to purchase drugs or alcohol?
If you answered “Yes” to 5 questions or more, this is a strong indicator that you or your loved one may have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction
This test is not intended as a substitute for a medical diagnosis or assessment. We encourage anyone with an alcohol or drug related concern to contact a professional today! We're here to help.
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