Alcoholic Quiz - "Am I an Alcoholic?"

Do you wonder if you have a drinking problem? Are you wondering, "Am I an alcoholic?" Here is a 26 question quiz to help you determine for yourself. If you would like to speak about the results, contact John Derry of Serenity Vista in Panama about your next choice. Is International rehab right for you?

1. AM I AN ALCOHOLIC?

2. Answer These 26 Questions To Help You Determine if You are an Alcoholic These questions are from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc

3. Answer these 26 questions carefully to determine if you are an alcoholic or not

4. Remember this test is just for you, be as honest as you can be. Answer Yes or No

5. Do you drink heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have had a quarrel with someone ? 1.

6. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink ? 2.

7. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though your friends say you didn't pass out ? 3.

8. When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few extra drinks when others won't know about it ? 4.

9. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not available ? 5 .

10. Are you more in a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be ? 6.

11. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking ? 7 .

12. Has a family member or close friend expressed concern or complained about your drinking ? 8.

13.   Have you been having more memory blackouts recently ? 9 .

14.  Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends say they've had enough ? 10.

15. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily ? 11.

16. When you're sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking ? 12.

17. Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following different plans to control your drinking ? 13 .

18. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or cutting down on your drinking ? 14 .

19. Have you ever had a DWI or DUI driving violation, or any other legal problem related to your drinking ? 15 .

20. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking ? 16 .

21.   Are you having more financial, work, school, and/or family problems as a result of your drinking ? 17 .

22. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your drinking ? 18 .

23. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are drinking ? 19 .

24. Do you sometimes have the shakes in the morning and take a little drink, tranquilizer or medication of some kind ? 20 .

25. Have you recently noticed that you can't drink as much as you used to ? 21 .

26. Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time ? 22 .

27. After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that are not there ? 23 .

28. Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your drinking ? 24 .

29. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heavy drinking ? 25 .

30. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol ? 26 .

31. Congratulations for completing the self-assessment. It takes courage to face the truth.

32. If you answered yes to 2-8 questions there is a good chance that you are an alcoholic. If you answered yes to more than 8 questions, you may have a serious level of alcohol-related problems requiring immediate attention.

33. If you would like to speak with one of our professional counselors about your drinking please call 800 919 8023 in Panama, 6839 0560 or email [email protected]

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