Self Assessment
Do you ever use alcohol or drugs alone?
- Have you ever substituted one drug for another, thinking that one particular drug was the problem?
- Have you ever manipulated or lied to a doctor to obtain prescription drugs?
- Have you ever stolen drugs or alcohol or stolen to obtain drugs or alcohol?
- Do you regularly drink or use a drug when you wake up or when you go to bed?
- Have you ever taken one drug to overcome the effects of another?
- Do you avoid people or places that do not approve of your drinking or using drugs?
- Have you ever used a drug without knowing what it was or what it would do to you?
- Has your job or school performance ever suffered from the effects of your alcohol or drug use?
- Have you ever been arrested as a result of drinking or using drugs?
- Have you ever lied about what or how much you use?
- Do you put the purchase of alcohol or drugs ahead of your financial responsibilities?
- Have you ever tried to stop or control your drinking or using?
- Have you ever been in a jail, hospital, or drug rehabilitation center because of your drinking or using?
- Does using alcohol or drugs interfere with your sleeping or eating?
- Does the thought of running out of alcohol or drugs terrify you?
- Do you feel it is impossible for you to live without using alcohol or drugs?
- Do you ever question your own sanity?
- Is your alcohol or drug use causing problems at home?
- Have you ever thought you could not fit in or have a good time without alcohol or drugs?
- Have you ever felt defensive, guilty, or ashamed about your drinking or using?
- Do you think a lot about drinking or using drugs?
- Have you had irrational or indefinable fears?
- Has drinking or using affected your sexual relationships?
- Have you ever taken drugs or alcohol that you did not prefer simply for the effect?
- Have you ever used drugs or alcohol because of emotional pain or stress?
- Have you ever overdosed on any drugs?
- Have you ever experienced a “Blackout”?
- Do you continue to use drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences?
- Do you think you might have a drug or alcohol problem?