Questions - Test for Teens

1. Yes No  - Do you use alcohol or other drugs to build self confidence?
   
   
2. Yes No - Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem at home, school or work?
    
3. Yes No  - Have you ever missed work or school due to alcohol or other drugs?
    
4. Yes No  - Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or other drugs?
    
5. Yes No  - Have you started hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug using crowd?
    
6. Yes No - Are alcohol and other drugs affecting your reputation?
    
7. Yes No - Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using alcohol or other drugs?
    
8. Yes No -  Do you feel more at ease on a date or social event when drinking or using other drugs?
    
9. Yes No - Have you gotten into trouble at home, work, or school for using alcohol or other drugs?
    
10. Yes No - Do you borrow money or "do without" other things to buy alcohol and other drugs?
     
11. Yes No - Do you feel a sense of power when you use alcohol or other drugs?
     
12. Yes No - Have you lost friends since you started using alcohol or other drugs?
     
13. Yes No -  Do your friends use less alcohol or other drugs than you do?
     
14. Yes No - Do you drink or use other drugs until your supply is all gone?
     
15. Yes   No - Do you ever wake up and wonder what happened the night before?
     
16. Yes No - Have you ever been arrested or hospitalized due to alcohol or use of illicit drugs?
     
17. Yes No - Do you "turn off" or avoid studies or lectures about alcohol or illicit drug use?
     
18. Yes No - Have you ever tried to quit or to cut back using alcohol or other drugs?
     
19. Yes No - Has there ever been someone in your family with a drinking or other drug problem?
    
    
20. Yes No - Could you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs?

If you answer "yes" to any three of the above questions, you may be at risk for developing alcoholism and/or dependence on another drug. If you answer "yes" to five of these questions, you should seek professional help immediately.

Please see the Help Page for suggestions on how to get help for the alcoholic.

Note: This test was adapted from a test offered by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. We are very grateful to them for this service.

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