Face Up to Your Drinking Habits

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Are you a social drinker or a problem drinker? If you have any doubts, you probably have a problem or are developing one. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed the following quiz to help you determine if you have a drinking problem.

1.  Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but lasted only a few days?  Yes ____ No ____

 

2.  Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking and stop telling you what to do?  Yes ____ No ____

 

3.  Have you ever switched from one kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk?  Yes ____ No ____

 

4.  Have you had a drink in the morning during the past year?  Yes ____No ____

 

5.  Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble?  Yes ____ No ____

 

6.  Had problems connected with drinking during the past year?  Yes ____ No ____

 

7.  Has your drinking caused trouble at home?  Yes ____ No ____

 

8.  Do you ever try to get extra drinks at a party because you’re not served enough?

     Yes ____      No ____

 

9.  Do you tell yourself you can stop drinking any time you want, even though you keep getting drunk when you don’t mean to?  Yes ____ No ____

 

10. Have you missed days of work because of drinking?  Yes ____ No ____

 

11. Do you have blackouts?  Yes ____ No ____

 

12. Have you ever felt your life would be better if you did not drink?  Yes ____ No ____

How to score: If you answer yes to four questions or more, chances are you have a problem and should seek professional help.

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