Does Someone You Know Have a Drinking or Drug Problem

Does Someone You Know Have a Drinking or Drug Problem?

According to a recent Gallup poll, one out of every four people surveyed reported that someone in their immediate family had an alcohol or drug problem. Often the person with an alcohol or drug problem cannot or will not face the facts about their addiction. If you are concerned that a friend, family member or co-worker might have an alcohol or drug problem, ask the person you are concerned about to honestly answer the following questions or print and leave this questionnaire in a place where he or she is sure to find it. You might help save their life.

Yes ___ No___ Have you had problems at work or school (lateness, missed time, errors, etc.) due to drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Is your drinking or drug use making your home life unhappy?

Yes ___ No___ Do you drink or use drugs in order to help you feel more comfortable around people?

Yes ___ No___ Have you spent money on alcohol or drugs that was supposed to be spent on other things, like children's clothes? Owe money to others?

Yes ___ No___ Have you been spending time with people you don't really care for just because of alcohol or other drugs?

Yes ___ No___ Has your alcohol or drug use led you to take dangerous risks?

Yes ___ No___ Do you get cravings for alcohol or other drugs?

Yes ___ No___ Has your drinking or drug use led you to do things you are ashamed of?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever drank or used drugs in the morning?

Yes ___ No___ Have you been involved in physical or serious verbal fights when drinking or on drugs?

Yes ___ No___ Do you ever use drugs in order to escape from worries?

Yes ___ No___ Is it hard for you to imagine living your life without alcohol or other drugs?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever thought that you should cut back or control your drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Has anyone ever criticized your drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever been arrested for an alcohol or drug-related incident?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever had trouble remembering what happened after a night of drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever had a health problem as a result of your drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Have you ever lied about your drinking or drug use?

Yes ___ No___ Have you lost interest in things or activities that you used to find enjoyable?

Yes ___ No___ Do you feel like your life simply isn't working out?

If you answered "Yes" to three (3) or more of these questions, then you may have a drinking or drug problem that will only get worse without the proper help. Do yourself a favor. Pick up the phone and call. Perhaps we can help.

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