Alcohol and Drug Addiction Self-Test

Indicate your response to the following statements:

1. Yes NoI use illegal substances, inhalants or non-prescribed doses of prescription
drugs.

2. Yes No I sometimes exceed the recommended dose of over-the-counter
medications, such as painkillers, diet pills, sleep aids, laxatives or cold
medicines.

3. Yes NoI have been told I drink too much.

4. YesNo Some of my closest friends are recreational drinkers or users.

5. Yes No I sometimes hide my drinking or using from my family, my employer or law
officers.

6. YesNo In the past year, I have done some things I regret doing while I was
drinking or using.

7. YesNo I’ve promised to quit, but I’ve broken that promise.

8. Yes No Drinking or using isn’t as much fun as it used to be.

9. Yes No I sometimes drink or use because I’m depressed or lonely.

10. Yes No I sometimes drink or use to cope with difficult people or because
I’m angry.

11. Yes NoMy drinking or using has caused financial problems.

12. YesNo My drinking or using has caused problems in my closest relationships.

13. YesNo My drinking or using has caused problems at work or school.

14. Yes No My drinking or using has caused problems with my health.

15. Yes No My day revolves around daydreaming about getting, using and
recuperating from drinking or using.

16. YesNo I sometimes feel guilty for drinking or using.

17. Yes No My family history includes people with problems with alcohol or drugs.

18. Yes No When I’ve tried to quit, I experienced withdrawal effects.

19. Yes NoI need to drink or use just to get going each day.

20. YesNo My life feels out of control because of my drinking or using.

Add up your totals and type them into the "Yes" and "No" boxes. (Your responses will NOT be sent anywhere, this is for your information only.)

Totals: Yes No    

• If you answered “yes” in response to any of these statements, you are at risk for problems with drinking or using drugs. Talk to a counselor or group facilitator now to gain information to stop any tendency toward further problems.



• If you answered “yes” in response to 3 or more statements, you definitely have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Seek help from a counselor or support group immediately to get the help you need to repair the damage and get on the right track for your future.



• If you answered “yes” in response to 6 or more statements, you definitely abuse drugs or alcohol, and you may well be an addict. You need immediate and comprehensive help to turn your life around. It’s not too late. You need to see a physician and a drug and alcohol counselor, and you may need to be admitted to a treatment facility.

Resources
For immediate help . . .

• Find a counselor: The Christian Care Network is a national referral network of state licensed and/or certified professional counselors. To find a counselor in your area, go to www.aacc.net and click on “Find a counselor.”



• Intervention: When you’ve tried everything, but your loved one who needs help won’t accept it, consider calling someone trained to do an intervention. For more information about this service, call Jeff VanVonderen at 888-JEFF- 911 or go online to www.jeffvanvonderen.com.



• If someone in your family is violent, threatening to become violent, suicidal, missing or acting in ways that are out-of-control, call 911 to reach your local police or emergency medical services. For chronic problems, contact your doctor or social services in your community.

Organizations . . .

Overcomers Outreach: www.overcomersoutreach.org 800-310-3001

Alcoholics Victorious: av.iugm.org 816-471-8020

Celebrate Recovery: www.celebraterecovery.com 949-581-0548

Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org 212-870-3400

Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org 818-773-9999


Treatment centers . . .

Keystone Treatment Center: www.keystonetreatment.com 877-762-3740

La Hacienda Treatment Center: www.lahacienda.com 800-749-6160

Hazelden: www.hazelden.org 800-257-7810

New Found Life Alcohol Drug Abuse Residential Treatment Center www.newfoundlife.com
800-635-9899

Directory of Treatment Centers: Drug Rehabs: www.drug-rehabs.com 866-762-3712

Sierra Tucson: www.sierratucson.com 800-624-5858

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers: www.naatp.org, click on “Enter NAATP.org,” then click on Members. 717-392-8480


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