Alcoholism: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Do You Have an Alcohol Problem?

Do you think you may have an addiction problem? These questions are often used to determine if a dependency or addiction exists.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you lose time from work due to 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 drug use affecting your reputation?
• Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking or drug use?
• Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking or using drugs?
• Does your drinking or drug use 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 a definite time daily?
• Do you want a drink or drugs the next morning?
• Does drinking or using drugs cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
• Has your efficiency decreased since drinking or using drugs?
• Is drinking or using drugs jeopardizing your job or business?
• Do you drink or use drugs to escape from worries or trouble?
• Do you drink or use drugs alone?
• Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of 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 to a hospital or institution on account of drinking or drug use?

A "Yes" to three or more questions indicates abuse or addiction is present and corrective steps need to be taken.

Alcoholism Support Groups

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