Below is a list of the things you should ask yourself to find out if you may have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Please answer the questions honestly and truthfully.
- Is a family member, friend, co-worker or doctor hinting or even telling you that they think there is a problem?
- Are your family or friends saying they wish you could be the way you used to be?
- Have you decided to stop using alcohol or drugs just to find you've started again?
- Do you become annoyed or irritated when others broach the subject with you?
- Have you ever hidden drugs or alcohol?
- Do you have a secret emergency supply of alcohol or drugs?
- Have you ever driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
- Have you ever blacked out while using?
- Have you ever been on a drug or alcohol binge?
- Have you changed doctors to maintain your prescription supply?
- Have you received the same prescription from two or more doctors at the same time?
- Have you been "pharmacy shopping" to get the amount of drugs you need?
- Have you ever been turned down for a refill?
- Have you ever forged a prescription?
- Have you ever endangered yourself by buying drugs off the street?
- Have you ever sold favors for drugs?
- Have you ever not been able to remember how you got home?
- Have you felt great remorse over anything you have done while under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
- Have you told yourself repeatedly this is the last time?
- Do you cancel or just not turn up for appointments and meetings when using?
- Have others commented about your change of personality?
- Have you been embarrassed by your behavior when under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
- Have your children ever asked what is wrong with you?
- Has anybody cut off a relationship with you because of the behavior associated with your drug or alcohol use?
- Have you ever lost a job because of your inability to perform?
- Have you ever lost things and don't know what happened to them?
- Do you ever hide your drinking?
- Do you lie about your alcohol consumption and drug use?
- Do you refuse to discuss your drug or alcohol use?
- Will you be professionally threatened if you reveal your drug or alcohol use?
- Do you ever feel great shame over your use?
- Is your use increasing?
- Is your tolerance increasing?
- Is your secret despair increasing?
- Do you find it impossible to stop for any prolonged period of time?
If you have answered yes to five or more of these questions, please call a member of the Brookhaven Retreat staff at 1-877-817-3422 to confidentially discuss the issue without judgment or criticism.