Do I have an addiction?
Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The following is a list of questions to ask yourself
regarding your use of drugs and/or alcohol. It is not
intended to take the place of a clinical assessment. It is
simply provided as food for thought. If you find that you
are answering yes to even just a few of these questions,
you may have a problem. Feel free to call me
1-469-474-9679 I'm here to help...Daven Salmi, LCDC
Have you ever been concerned about your drinking
or drug use?
Has anyone ever made comments about your
drinking or drug use?
Have you ever made promises to yourself to cut down
or quit?
Has your drinking or drug use interfered with work or
school?
Have you experienced financial problems because of
your use of alcohol or drugs?
Have you had legal problems related to your use of
alcohol or drugs?
Do people ever question you about why you drink or
use?
Do you have feelings of remorse, guilt or shame
following a period of using alcohol or drug use?
Do you drink or use drugs to escape from your
worries?
Do you drink or use drugs to build your
self-confidence?
Have you ever experienced loss of memory when
drinking?
Do you drink or use drugs alone?
Is drinking or drug use harming your reputation?
Has drinking or drug use interfered with sleeping?
Has your drinking or drug use decreased your
ambition?
Have you lost time from work because of drinking or
drug use?
If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, chances
are that you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
If you answered YES to any two questions, chances are that you
may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
If you answered YES to three or more questions, you definitely
have a problem with alcohol or drugs.


Help is on the way!