Do I have an addiction problem?

1. Have you ever decided to stop drinking or using but only lasted a couple of days?
2. Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking/using - stop telling you what to do?
3. Have you even switched from one drink/drug to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk/stoned?
4. Have you used in the morning in the past year?
5. Do you envy people who can drink/take drugs without getting into difficulties?
6. Have you had problems connected with drink/drugs in the past year?
7. Has your drinking or drug use caused problems between you and your family or friends?
8. Have you used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
9. Do you tell yourself you can stop drinking/taking drugs any time you want to, even though you keep drinking/using more than you meant to?
10. Have you missed days off work because of drinking/taking drugs?
11. Have you had 'blackouts' or 'flashbacks' as a result of alcohol/drug use?
12. Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink/take drugs as much as you do?
13. Do you continue to use despite negative consequences?
14. Do you feel bad or guilty about your drinking/drug taking?

What is your score?

Did you answer YES four times or more?
If so, you are probably in trouble with your using. Only you can decide whether you want to make changes to your using. Addiction is a physical compulsion, coupled with a mental obsession. Excessive drug and alcohol abuse is a life threatening condition, but you can recover - why not get help today?