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What Are The Signs Of Addiction?
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1.
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Do you drink heavily or use drugs when you are under stress,
sad or disappointed?
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YES
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NO
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2.
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Do you feel you can’t have a good time without using alcohol or other drugs?
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YES
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NO
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3.
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Do you conceal your drinking or drug use from others?
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YES
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NO
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4.
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Have you had five or more drinks in one sitting during the past two weeks?
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YES
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NO
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5.
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Are you spending a lot of time thinking about drinking or using drugs?
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YES
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NO
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6.
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Do you feel guilty about your drinking or use of drugs?
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YES
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NO
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7.
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Have you experienced memory blackouts after using alcohol or other drugs?
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YES
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NO
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8.
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Do you regret things you said or did while under the influence?
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YES
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NO
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9.
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Have you incurred a DUI violation or experienced other legal problems related to your use of alcohol or other drugs?
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YES
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NO
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10.
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Do you ever stay under the influence of alcohol or other drugs for several days at a time?
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YES
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NO
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11.
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Do you have the "shakes" in the morning?
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YES
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NO
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12.
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Do you have a history of alcoholism in your family?
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YES
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NO
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13.
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Do you eat little or irregularly?
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YES
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NO
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14.
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Have you experienced financial, marital, work, school or family problems as a result of your use?
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YES
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NO
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15.
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Have you ever lied to a doctor to obtain prescription drugs?
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YES
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NO
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16.
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Have you ever tried to stop or control your using?
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YES
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NO
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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.
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