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DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS?

Answer these short, "yes" - "no" questions to see if you might need help.

1. Do you use alcohol or other drugs to build self confidence?
Yes  No
2. Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem at home, school or work?
Yes  No
3. Have you ever missed work or school due to alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
4. Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
5. Have you started hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug using crowd?
Yes  No
6. Are alcohol and other drugs affecting your reputation?
Yes  No
7. Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
8. Do you feel more at ease on a date or social event when drinking or using other drugs?
Yes  No
9. Have you gotten into trouble at home, work, or school for using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
10. Do you borrow money or "do without" other things to buy alcohol and other drugs?
Yes  No
11. Do you feel a sense of power when you use alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
12. Have you lost friends since you started using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
13. Do your friends use less alcohol or other drugs than you do?
Yes  No
14. Do you drink or use other drugs until your supply is all gone?
Yes  No
15. Do you ever wake up and wonder what happened the night before?
Yes  No
16. Have you ever been arrested or hospitalized due to alcohol or use of illicit drugs?
Yes  No
17. Do you "turn off" or avoid studies or lectures about alcohol or illicit drug use?
Yes  No
18. Have you ever tried to quit or to cut back using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No
19. Has there ever been someone in your family with a drinking or other drug problem?
Yes  No
20. Could you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
Yes  No

If you would like your results reviewed, please include your email address:

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If you answer "yes" to any three of the above questions, you may be at risk for developing alcoholism and/or dependence on another drug.

If you answer "yes" to five of these questions, you should seek professional help immediately.
Call The Council at (713)942-4100. Someone can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our e-mail address is help@council-houston.org.
NOTE: This test was adapted from a test offered by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. It is not meant to be used to diagnose a problem with alcohol or other drugs. It's purpose is for identification of a possible problem. Only a physician or professional clinician should diagnose.
September 3, 2010
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