Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse

How would you answer the following questions?

Have you ever tried to stop your drug use or drinking and been unable to do so for any length of time?

Are other people bothered by your intake of drugs and alcohol? Do they make comments about it?

In the past year have you ever had a drink or used drugs upon waking up to feel better from the night before?

Do you lose time from work due to drinking or use of other drugs?

In the past year have you been in trouble at school, work or with the law as a result of drinking or drug use?

In the past year has your drug use or drinking caused problems at home with your family, children, parents or spouse?

Do you tell yourself that you can quit anytime but still get drunk or high without wanting to?

Have you missed school, work or important family commitments because you were high, hungover, or drunk?

Do you ever have complete memory loss as a result of using drugs or drinking?