Alcohol and Drug Abuse Self-Assessment



Having the facts is only part of making careful decisions about alcohol use.
Analyze your attitudes and behavior by answering the following self-assessment questions:

1. Are you unable to stop drinking or doing drugs?
yes no

2. Do you need a drink or take drugs to get motivated?
yes no

3. Do you often forget what happened while you were "partying" (have blackouts)?
yes no

4. Do you drink or "party" alone?
yes no

5. Have others annoyed you by criticizing your alcohol or drug use?
yes no

6. Have you been involved in fights with your friends or family while you were drunk or high?
yes no

7. Have you done or said anything while under the influence of drugs or alcohol that you later regretted?
yes no

8. Have you destroyed or damaged property while drunk or high?
yes no

9. Do you drive while high or drunk?
yes no

10. Have you been physically hurt while under the influence?
yes no

11. Have you been in trouble with the school authorities or police because of your drinking or substance use?
yes no

12. Have you dropped or chosen friends based on their drinking or drug habits?
yes no

13. Do you think you are a normal despite your friends' comments that you drink or use too much?
yes no

14. Have you ever missed classes, work, or other important events because you were too hung over to get up on time?
yes no

15. Have you ever done poorly on an exam or assignment because of drinking or drugs?
yes no

16. Do you think about drinking or getting high a lot?
yes no

17. Do you feel guilty or self-conscious about your drinking or drug use?
yes no

SCORING:

If you answered "yes" to three or more of these questions, or if your answer to any one of the questions particularly troubles you, you may have a drug or alcohol addiction problem. Do not waste time blaming yourself for past binges or any other drug or alcohol-related behavior. We are not here to judge, we are here to help.

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