Are You An Addict?

Do you (or does someone you love) have an addiction problem?
Answer these short, "yes" - "no" questions to see if you might need help.



1. Do you use alcohol or other drugs to build self-confidence?
Yes /No

2.Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem at home, school or work?
Yes /No

3. Have you ever missed work or school due to alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

4. Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

5. Have you started hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug-using crowd?
Yes /No

6. Are alcohol and other drugs affecting your reputation?
Yes /No

7. Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

8. Do you feel more at ease on a date or social event when drinking or using other drugs?
Yes /No

9. Have you gotten into trouble at home, work, or school for using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

10. Do you borrow money or "do without" other things to buy alcohol and other drugs?
Yes /No

11. Do you feel a sense of power when you use alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

12. Have you lost friends since you started using alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

13. Do your friends use less alcohol or other drugs than you do?
Yes /No

14. Do you drink or use other drugs until your supply is all gone?
Yes /No

15. Do you ever wake up and wonder what happened the night before?
Yes /No

16. Have you ever been arrested or hospitalized due to alcohol or use of illicit drugs?
Yes /No

17. Do you "turn off" or avoid studies or lectures about alcohol or illicit drug use?
Yes /No

18. Have you ever tried to quit or to cut back using alcohol or other drugs?

19. Has there ever been someone in your family with a drinking or other drug problem?
Yes /No

20. Could you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
Yes /No

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
Contact Jennifer at info@jenniferginsberg.com for immediate help.