Alcohol Abuse and Dependency may be a problem when you answer yes to one or more of the following questions:
- Have you ever tried unsuccessfully to cut down on your drinking?
- Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
- Has your drinking annoyed and/or angered your family or friends?
- Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or combat a hangover?
- Do you find yourself craving alcohol?
- Are you unable to stop drinking once you start?
- When you stop drinking, do you experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety?
- Do you need to increase your alcohol intake in order to feel the effect of the alcohol?
- Are you unable to fulfill major school, work, or home responsibilities?
- Are you drinking in situations that are physically dangerous?
- Do you have recurring alcohol related legal problems?
- Are you continuing to drink despite your recognition of the problems that are caused or worsened by alcohol?
- Have you experienced blackouts or memory lapses when drinking?
- Do you drink to relieve stress?
- Do you drink by yourself?
- Do you often drink to get ready for a social event?
- Are you truthful about your alcohol use?
*Alcohol use may be more of a problem for those who have a family history of substance abuse.
Counseling services offers confidential in depth substance abuse screenings. Call 841-9121 for an appointment, if you are concerned that you may be abusing alcohol.
