Substance Abuse Self-Assessment Quiz
Wondering about your drinking or drug use?
If you've been asking yourself whether things have gotten out of hand, that question matters. This brief, private self-check can help you take an honest look without pressure or judgment. There are no wrong answers, and whatever you learn, support is here when you're ready.
Signs it may be time to take a closer look
- Missing work, or struggling to keep up, because of drinking or drug use
- Tension or unhappiness at home connected to your use
- Relying on alcohol or drugs to feel comfortable around other people
- Worrying about how your use is affecting your reputation or how others see you
- Feeling regret or shame after drinking or using
- Money problems related to drinking or drug use
- Spending more time with people or in places centered on drinking or using
- Finding it harder to take care of your family
- Losing motivation or drive as your use increases
- Craving a drink or drugs at a certain time each day
- Wanting a drink or drugs the next morning
- Trouble sleeping because of drinking or drug use
- A drop in focus or productivity
- Drinking or drug use putting your job or business at risk
- Using alcohol or drugs to escape worries or stress
- Drinking or using drugs when you're alone
- Blackouts or memory gaps from drinking or using
- Needing medical care because of drinking or drug use
- Drinking or using drugs to feel more confident
- Being hospitalized or in treatment because of drinking or drug use
If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone, and support is available.