Self
Assessment
Only you can decide if it is now time to implement your recovery from
addiction. Try answering the following questions as truthfully as you can
• Have I tried to stop drinking or using my drug of choice for a week
or so, but could not do it?
• Have I wished people would stop talking
about my drinking or drug use?
• Have I changed drinks to try not
to get drunk or switch drugs to try not to get high?
• Do I ever
need a drink or my drug of choice to get going in the morning?
•
Do I envy people who can drink or use drug without getting into trouble?
• Does my drinking or use of drugs cause problems at home?
• Does my drinking or use of drugs cause problems with other people?
• Do I try to get extra drinks or buy more of my drug of choice on credit?
• Have I tried to stop drinking or using drugs but still got drunk or
high?
• Have I missed work, cut school, or dodged responsibilities
because of my use of alcohol or drugs?
• Do I have blackouts-times
I cannot remember?
• Would my life be better if I quit drinking
or got off drugs?
If you answered any of these questions YES, you
probably have a substance abuse problem; please call us NOW at 1-800-788-1659
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