Alcohol/Drug Self-Test

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Ask yourself the Following questions:

Do you drink or use drugs alone?
Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking or drug use?
Has your physician ever treated you for drinking or drug use?
Do you drink or use drugs to build up your self-confidence?
Have you ever been to a hospital or institution because of drinking or drug use?
Do you lose time from work due to drinking or drug use?
Is drinking or drug use making your home life unhappy?
Do you drink or use drugs because you are shy with other people?
Is drinking or drug use affecting your reputation?
Have you gotten in financial difficulties as a result of drinking of drug use?
Do you lower your standards in your choice of companions and environments when drinking or using drugs?
Does your drinking or drug use make you careless of your family’s welfare?
Has your ambition decreased since drinking or using drugs?
Do you crave a drink or drug at a definite time during the day?
Do you want a drink or drugs the next morning?
Does drinking or using drugs cause you to have difficulty sleeping?
Has your efficiency decreased since drinking or using drugs?
Is drinking or using drugs jeopardizing your job or business?
Do you drink or use drugs to escape from worries or troubles?

Yes to three or more questions indicates abuse or addiction is present and corrective steps need to be taken.

(Adapted from Questions of Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland)

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