Take a look at the following symptoms and ask yourself honestly, "Do some of these apply to me?" Keep in mind that almost no one has them all.
My drinking or drug use sometimes causes problems.
I sometimes set limits on the amount I will drink or use and then exceed those limits.
I sometimes make promises to myself or someone else about drinking and drugging and then break those promises.
I sometimes lie about or try to hide the frequency and/or amount of my drinking or drug use.
I sometimes forget or deny things that happen when I was intoxicated or high on drugs.
I sometimes behave very differently when intoxicated or high on drugs than when sober or clean, almost as if I'm a different person.
I sometimes tend to avoid social functions where alcohol and/or drugs may not be available.
I've embarrassed, angered, or frightened other people when I was drunk or high.
I have a very high tolerance, I can drink a lot without acting or feeling highly intoxicated.
I sometimes feel guilty, embarrassed, or remorseful about things I said or did while intoxicated or high on drugs.
I occasionally drink or use drugs in the morning or early in the day to treat a hangover or to avoid the shakes or other withdrawal symptoms.
How many "yes" answers do you need to diagnosis a problem? It depends. If you answered "yes" to one or more, then it may be worth taking a closer look.
