Addiction Self-Quiz

How do you know if you have a problem? Ask yourself the following questions.*
Adapt this quiz to reflect your own addiction issue, e.g. drugs, gambling, food, sex, etc.
(No one will see your answers except you.)

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking?   Yes   No

2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?   Yes   No

3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?   Yes   No

4. Is drinking affecting your reputation?   Yes   No

5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?   Yes   No

6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?   Yes   No

7. Do you turn to people or environments that are negative when drinking?   Yes   No

8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare?   Yes   No

9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?   Yes   No

10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?   Yes   No

11. Do you want a drink the next morning?   Yes   No

12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?   Yes   No

13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?   Yes   No

14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?   Yes   No

15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?   Yes   No

16. Do you drink alone?   Yes   No

17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?   Yes   No

18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?   Yes   No

19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?   Yes   No

20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking?   Yes   No

*AA 20 Questions

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