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Substance Abuse Quiz

Do you ever ask yourself these questions or think these thoughts?

1. Could I be drinking too much?
2. I'm not going to drink or use any other drugs today.
3. I'm going to allow myself only two beers today.
4. How did I get home last night? I can't recall.
5. I told my partner/friend that I had only one drink when I really had more.
6. I feel guilty for drinking or using other drugs.
7. I think about drinking or using all the time.
8. It makes me angry when people mention my drinking or use of drugs (even prescribed ones).
9. Could I be dependent on what my doctor is prescribing?
10. I never get through a day without thinking at least once about drinking or using other drugs.
11. I'm in trouble with the law...with my boss...with my teacher...
12. Friends or family members say I'm drinking or using too much, but I know I can handle it.
13. I often drink when I am sad, lonely, angry, tired and afraid.
14. I'm experiencing mood swings. Maybe they're related to my drinking or use of other drugs.
15. I drink when I want to avoid conflict.
16. I drink when I want to get up nerve to tell someone how I feel.
17. I drink because I want to forget.

If you ask yourself these questions or think these thoughts, there's a real need for concern. Alcohol and/or other drugs are interferring with your sense of well-being and the quality of your life. For support and assessment of your situation, please contact me at DRB Alternatives, Inc. I'm a certified alcohol and other drug counselor.

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