20 Questions to Ask Yourself

1. Do you use alcohol more than twice a week?
2. On the days when you do use alcohol, do you usually have three drinks or more?
3. Do you use non-prescription drugs from time to time?
4. Do you use prescription drugs that change your mood or personality?
5. Do you sometimes use more than the amount prescribed?
6. Have you ever felt you should cut down on you drinking or drug use?
7. Have other people ever criticized your drinking or drug use or become annoyed by it?
8. Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
9. Have you ever done things while you were using alcohol or drugs that you regretted or that made you feel guilty or ashamed?
10. Have you ever used alcohol or drugs first thing in the morning to feel better, or to get rid of a hangover?
11. Have you ever thought that you might have a problem with your drinking and drug use?
12. Have you ever used alcohol or drugs in larger quantities than you intended? For example, have you ever used more than you wanted to or could afford to?
13. Have you ever used alcohol or drugs more often than you intended? For example, have you ever planned not to use drugs on a certain day but did it anyway?
14. Have you ever used alcohol or drugs for longer periods of time than you intended? In other words, have you ever not been able to stop when you planned to?
15. Have you ever tried to cut down or control your use?
16. Do you drink or use drugs alone?
17. Is your drinking or drug usage affecting your reputation?
18. Have you ever been to a hospital or Detox because of drinking or drug use?
19. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory (blackout) while drinking?
20. Do you think you have a problem with alcohol and/or drug use?