Substance Abuse - Screening Tool

Should I be concerned that I may have an alcoholic/drug problem?

Do you lose time from work due to drinking/drugging?
Is drinking/drugging making your home life unhappy?
Do you drink/use drugs because you are shy with other people?
Is drinking/drugging affecting your reputation?
Have you ever felt remorse after drinking/drugging?
Have you ever got into financial difficulties as a result of drinking/drugging?
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking/drugging?
Does drink/drug make you careless of your family welfare?
Has your ambition decreased since drinking/drugging?
Do you crave for a drink/drug at a definite time daily?
Do you want a drink/drug the next morning?
Does drinking/drugging cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
Has your efficiency decreased since drinking/drugging?
Is drinking/drugging jeopardizing your job or business?
Do you drink/drug to escape from worries or trouble?
Do you drink/use drugs alone?
Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
Has a physician ever treated you for drinking?
Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?
Have you ever been in a hospital or institiution on account of drinking?

If you didn't answer YES to any of these questions, your alcohol/drug use is under control.
If you answered YES to any ONE of these questions, this is a definite warning that your alcohol/drug use may be becoming problematic. Take a closer look at your lifestyle.
If you answered YES to any TWO questions, chances are your life is being adversely affected due to your alcohol/drug use. Consider getting help.
If you answered YES to THREE OR MORE, your alcohol/drug use is definitely causing you problems and should be taken very seriously. Get help now.