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How do I know if I have a problem?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I know if I have a problem?
Terminology

How do drugs and alcohol work?

Classification of Drugs and Alcohol
The purpose of this true or false questionnaire is to help you to assess whether or not drugs or alcohol are causing problems in different areas of your life.  

Deciding if you have problems in your life because of alcohol or drug use is more helpful than deciding if the labels "alcoholic" or "addict" apply to you.

This is not a validated, scientific test instrument.  Your local detox center, any drug and alcohol treatment center, or a drug and alcohol counselor can help you explore this question further.

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Instructions:

Beside each question, click in the circle beside true or false to indicate your answer.  You can go back and change your answers at any time.  When you are done, press the Submit button at the bottom of the questionnaire to get your results.  If you want to clear all of your answers and start over again, press the Reset button at the bottom of the questionnaire.

Your answers will be transmitted over the internet to score the test, but your name will not be and your answers will be kept confidential.  Your answers, but not your name, might be used for research purposes at a later date.  Completing the questionnaire indicates that you consent to the use of your answers for research purposes.

 

 1. I have one or more health problems caused by alcohol or drugs.  True          False
 2. I have a medical condition that is made worse by using alcohol or drugs.  True          False
 3. I have had arguments with my partner over my alcohol or drug use. True          False
 4. I have had arguments or fights with my friends while under the influence.  True          False
 5. I have missed work because I had a hangover or was in withdrawal. True          False
 6. When I am not working, I am drinking or using most of the time. True          False
 7. I have been late for work the next day after a night of using or drinking. True          False
 8. My doctor has advised me to stop drinking or using. True          False
 9. I have felt embarrassed because of something I did or said while drinking or using.   True          False
10. I have been drunk or under the influence in the presence of my children. True          False
11. I have lost friends because of my alcohol or drug use. True          False
12. I don't spend much time on hobbies, sports, or community activities if I cannot drink or use while doing them.      True          False
13. When I drink, I drink until I am drunk. True          False
14. When I use drugs, I use large amounts.  True          False
15. I have been arrested because I was drunk or under the influence. True          False
16. I have had a relationship end because of my drinking or drug use. True          False
17. I have had an injury of some kind resulting from a fight or accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. True          False
18. I have felt so ashamed of something I said or did while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, that I avoided seeing one or more people or avoided going back to a certain place for a while. True          False
19. I have been fired from a job because of my drinking or drug use. True          False
20. I spend a lot of my free time in bars, hotels, or night clubs, or in the homes of other people who use or drink. True          False
21. I have spent one or more nights in jail because of my drinking or drug use. True          False
22. If I have drugs, I use until thoroughly "wasted" or until they are gone.  True          False
23. Most of my friends drink or use drugs heavily. True          False
24. I have spent money on alcohol or drugs that should have been used for something else, like paying the rent, bills or buying groceries.  True          False
25. I have pawned or sold some of my possessions to get money to buy alcohol or drugs. True          False
26. My doctor has advised me to cut down my drinking or drug use. True          False
27. I have said things to my parents, my children or my partner while under the influence that I later felt sorry for. True          False
28. I have been violent with  my partner or children or other family member while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. True          False
29. I have committed a crime while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or to get money to buy alcohol or drugs.  True          False
30. I believe that if I stopped using drugs or alcohol or drank or used less, my life would be better. True          False

 

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