What Are The Signs Of Addiction?

1.

Do you drink heavily or use drugs when you are under stress,

sad or disappointed?

YES

NO

2.

Do you feel you can’t have a good time without using alcohol or other drugs?

YES

NO

3.

Do you conceal your drinking or drug use from others?

YES

NO

4.

Have you had five or more drinks in one sitting during the past two weeks?

YES

NO

5.

Are you spending a lot of time thinking about drinking or using drugs?

YES

NO

6.

Do you feel guilty about your drinking or use of drugs?

YES

NO

7.

Have you experienced memory blackouts after using alcohol or other drugs?

YES

NO

8.

Do you regret things you said or did while under the influence?

YES

NO

9.

Have you incurred a DUI violation or experienced other legal problems related to your use of alcohol or other drugs?

YES

NO

10.

Do you ever stay under the influence of alcohol or other drugs for several days at a time?

YES

NO

11.

Do you have the "shakes" in the morning?

YES

NO

12.

Do you have a history of alcoholism in your family?

YES

NO

13.

Do you eat little or irregularly?

YES

NO

14.

Have you experienced financial, marital, work, school or family problems as a result of your use?

YES

NO

15.

Have you ever lied to a doctor to obtain prescription drugs?

YES

NO

16.

Have you ever tried to stop or control your using?

YES

NO

If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you may be at risk for the disease of addiction. More than one "yes" answer indicates you may already be experiencing substance abuse-related problems and should seek professional help.

Addiction is a treatable disease, and the sooner it is identified, the quicker recovery can begin.