Alcohol Abuse

Are you concerned that you or someone you love has a drinking problem? Honest answers to this quiz can help determine if you are still in control, or are being controlled by alcohol:

• Do you lose time from work because of drinking?
• Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
• Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
• Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
• Is drinking affecting your reputation?
• Do you have financial problems related to your drinking?
• Do you lower your personal standards when it comes to companionship and environment when you are drinking?
• Does drinking make you less responsive to your family’s needs?
• Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
• Do you crave a drink at a definite time of the day?
• Do you want to drink in the morning, after drinking the previous night?
• Do you have trouble sleeping because of drinking?
• Are you less efficient since you began drinking?
• Does your drinking affect your job?
• Do you drink to avoid problems or feelings?
• Do you drink alone?
• Have you ever had a "blackout" while drinking and cannot remember what you have said or done?
• Have you seen a physician because of your drinking?
• Does drinking give you more self-confidence?
• Have you ever been hospitalized or treated for drinking?

If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, consider it a warning that a problem may be starting. If you answered, “yes” to two or more questions, please think about getting help now.