Addiction Self Test
TAKE THE ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION SELF-TEST
The self-test below incorporates many of the common symptoms of alcoholism or drug addiction, but it is not possible to provide a diagnosis with this simple resource. If you find yourself answering "yes" to even two or three of these questions, however, it's an indication that you should learn more. Think about the answers you're giving, and remember that you may always contact an admissions counselor at Willingway with your questions at 800.242.9455.
1. Have you ever tried to cut down on your drug or alcohol use?
2. Do your eating patterns change when you're drinking or using drugs?
3. Have you ever felt guilt or depression about your drinking or drug use?
4. Is there a history of drug addiction or alcoholism in your family?
5. Do you ever drink or use drugs to cope when you are angry, depressed, or have had a hard day at the office or at school?
6. Do you ever take drugs or alcohol in the morning to help you wake up, steady your nerves, or treat the effects of a hangover?
7. Do you use prescription drugs more often than prescribed?
8. Have you ever asked more than one doctor to prescribe a drug for you?
9. Are you in more of a hurry to get to the "first drink of the day" than you used to be?
10. When you're sober, have you ever regretted things you did or said while you were drinking?
11. Do you usually offer a reason for drinking heavily: a celebration, a party, a milestone, etc?
12. Are alcohol or drugs sometimes more important than other things in your life, such as family, work, school, or your job?
13. Have you ever lied to your friends, your spouse, your family, or your employer about your drinking or drug use, or have you ever tried to hide your alcohol or drug use?
14. Do you often want to continue drinking when your friends say you've had enough?
15. Have you ever switched from one kind of drink or drug to another to prove that you're not addicted?
16. In the past year, has drug or alcohol use caused a driving citation (DUI), missed days from work or school, or missed appointments, or financial problems?
17. Has any friend or family member expressed concern about your drug or alcohol use?
18. Have you gone to work or school or driven a car while intoxicated, high, or buzzed?
19. Have you in the past year ever been drunk or high for days at a time? On two days in a row?
20. Do find that you need more of your alcohol or drug of choice to get the same reaction you used to?
21. Do you experience even a mild panic when you're in a situation without access to drugs or alcohol?
22. Do you create social situations with the goal of drinking or drug use?
23. Do you carry pills or alcohol around with you?
24. Have you ever experienced blackouts -- waking up in the morning with no memory or limited memory of events the night before?
25. Do you avoid close friends or family when you're drinking or using?
26. Do you do things under the influence that you wouldn't do otherwise?
27. Are you taking illegal drugs?
28. Has a doctor ever found physical signs of alcoholism or drug use and warned you to stop?
If the answers to even a few of these questions is "yes," contact Willingway admissions to learn more about your options for next steps.