Answer the questions below honestly to determine whether or not you may be struggling with an alcohol or drug dependency.

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Do I have an alcohol or drug problem?

Ask yourself the following questions, and answer them truthfully.

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking/drug use?

2. Is drinking/drug use making your home life unhappy?

3. Do you drink/use drugs because you are shy with other people?

4. Is drinking/drug use affecting your reputation?

5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking/drug use?

6. Have you ever experienced financial difficulties as a result of drinking/drug use?

7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking/using drugs?

8. Does drinking/drug use make you careless about your family’s welfare?

9. Has your ambition decreased since beginning to drink/use drugs?

10. Do you crave a drink/drugs at the same time every day?

11. Do you want a drink/drugs the next morning?

12. Does drinking/drug use cause you to have difficulty sleeping?

13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking/using drugs?

14. Is drinking/drug use jeopardizing your job or business?

15. Do you drink/use drugs to escape from worries or trouble?

16. Do you drink/use drugs alone?

17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking/drug use?

18. Has a physician ever treated you for drinking/drug use?

19. Do you drink or use drugs to build up your self-confidence?

20. Have you ever been in a hospital or institution on account of drinking/drug use?

• If you answered NO to all of these questions, your alcohol/drug use is under control.

• If you answered YES to any ONE of these questions, this is a definite warning that your alcohol/drug use may be becoming problematic. Take a closer look at your lifestyle.

• If you answered YES to any TWO questions, chances are your life is being adversely affected due to your alcohol/drug use. Consider getting help.

• If you answered YES to THREE OR MORE questions, your alcohol/drug use is causing problems in your life and should be taken very seriously. Get help now by calling Your EAP. We can refer you to a top treatment center in the area.