Below are some questions that will help you take a look at your drinking or drug use behavior. It can help you recognize if there is a problem. The questionnaire is self scoring.
If you would like, you can print out the questionnaire to take offline.
For the results to be meaningful, you need to honestly answer each of the following questions:
Do you drink or use drugs because you are uncomfortable in social situations?
Do you drink or use drugs to build up your self confidence?
Do you drink or use drugs alone?
Do you drink or use drugs to escape from stress or worries?
Do you feel guilty or depressed after drinking or durg use?
Do you get along better with other people when you drink or are high?
Do you feel more important when you drink or get high?
Do you think you have a problem with alcohol or drugs?
Does drinking or using drugs cause problems in any of your significant relationships?
Does it bother you if someone says that maybe you drink or use drugs too much?
Do you drink or use drugs more than 3 times a week?
Do you drink more than 3 drinks on the times you drink?
Have there been times you were not able to stop drinking once you started?
Have you lost friends because of drinking or using drugs?
Have you ever had a complete loss of memory from drinking or using drugs?
Have you lost time from work or school due to drinking or using drugs?
Have you ever been to a hospital because of drinking or using drugs?
Have you ever been arrested due to drunken behavior or when high?
Have you ever received a DUI or DWI?
If you answer YES to 3 or more questions, drinking, or using drugs, may be causing problems in your life or your relationship. You would benefit from speaking with a counselor trained in substance abuse issues.
