Substance Abuse Self-Assessment

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol or use drugs?

2. Have you found that you are not able to stop using alcohol or drugs once you have started?

3. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking or drug use?

4. Has a relative, friend, doctor, or other health care worker been concerned about your drinking or drug use or suggested you cut down?

5. Have you felt guilty or remorseful after using alcohol or drugs?

6. Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking or drug use?

7. How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink or drugs first thing in the morning to get yourself going?

8. How often have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking or using drugs?