If you or someone you know can answer YES
to any of these questions it may indicate that an alcohol
problem exists.
1. Have you ever felt
that you should cut down on your drinking?
2.
Have people criticized your drinking?
3.
Are your relationships with your family or friends adversely affected
by your drinking?
4. Have you ever felt
bad or guilty about your drinking?
5.
Do you ever have a drink first thing in the morning to steady your
nerves or get rid of a hangover?
6.
Do you frequently drink to get drunk or until you pass out?
7. Have you destroyed or damaged
property while under the influence? 8. Do you think about drinking often?
9. Do you drink alone often?
10. Do you avoid non-alcoholic social events?
11. Do you ever drive while under the influence?
12. Do you have financial problems caused by your
drinking?
13. Are your studies affected by your drinking?
14. Do you associate mainly with other drinkers?
15. Do you skip meals, substituting drinking for
eating?
16. Do you get upset when your alcohol supply runs
out?
17. Do you experience blackouts or memory loss?
18. Have you ever injured yourself while drinking?
19. Do you ever go to class or work intoxicated?
20. Do you often find yourself in unplanned sexual
situations?
Accepting the fact that help is needed for
an alcohol problem may not be easy. But keep in mind that the sooner
you get help, the better your chances are for a successful recovery.
