Self Test for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Answer yes or no to the following questions:
  • Do you lose time from work due to your drinking or drug use?
  • Is drinking or drug use making your home life unhappy?
  • Do you drink or use drugs because you are shy with other people?
  • Is drinking or using drugs affecting your reputation?
  • Have you ever felt remorse after drinking or drug use?
  • Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of your drinking or drug use?
  • Do you turn to inferior companions or environments when drinking or using drugs?
  • Does your drinking or use of drugs make you careless of your family's welfare?
  • Has your ambition decreased since drinking or using drugs?
  • Do you crave a drink or drugs at the same time every day?
  • Do you want a drink or drugs the next morning?
  • Does drinking or drug use cause you to have difficulty sleeping?
  • Has your efficiency decreased since drinking or using drugs?
  • Is drinking or using drugs jeopardizing your school work, job or business?
  • Do you drink or use drugs to escape from worries or troubles?
  • Do you drink or use drugs alone?
  • Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of your drinking or drug use?
  • Has your physician ever treated you for drinking or drug use?
  • Do you drink or use drugs to build up your self confidence?
  • Have you ever been in a hospital or institution as a result of your drinking or drug use?
 Yes to three or more questions indicates abuse or addiction is present, and corrective  steps need to be taken. 
  Questions are courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland