1) Have you tried to not drink or use drugs for a short period
of time without success?
Yes     No

2) Has anyone ever told you that you should cut back on your drinking?

Yes     No

3) Have you tried to change from one drug or substance to another, hoping that things would get better?
Yes     No

4) Do you sometimes drink or use drugs alone?
Yes     No

5) Have you ever exaggerated your symptoms to a doctor to get a prescription?
Yes     No

6) Do you wish you could control your use?
Yes     No

7) Have you ever had any legal problems because of your use?
Yes     No

8) Has your drinking or drug use caused trouble with your family?
Yes     No

9) Do you hide alcohol or drugs around the house?
Yes     No

10) Do you tell yourself you can stop any time you want to, even though you keep using when you don’t intend to?
Yes     No

11) Have you been absent from work or school due to drinking or drug use?
Yes     No

12) Have you woken up in the morning and found you couldn’t remember the night before?
Yes     No

13) Do you find yourself preoccupied during the day about drinking or using after work?
Yes     No

14) Have you ever thought that your life would be better if you did not drink or use drugs?
Yes     No

15) Do you drink or use drugs to cope with stress?
Yes     No

16) Do you spend money on alcohol or drugs and later, get behind in normal bills?
Yes     No

If you answered yes to four or more of these questions, you are probably in trouble with alcohol or drugs.

You should seek further counsel about your use (see our resource list for additional information).