Substance Abuse Self-Assessment Quiz

Women's Drinking Checklist

Signs that alcohol might be a problem for you….

Do you think you might have a problem with alcohol? Many women have had a problem and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Many women, including actresses, executives, nurses, physicians, attorneys, and even Betty Ford was an alcoholic! She got help and the whole world knew it! You can obtain totally confidential help and your employer, family and friends need not know.

1. Buying liquor at more than one location to keep the quantity secret.
Yes No

2. Hiding bottles or cans of alcohol or secretly disposing of them.
Yes No

3. Advance planning to reward yourself with heavy drinking.
Yes No

4. Memory loss after drinking too much.
Yes No

5. Feeling sick and hung over after drinking.
Yes No

6. Feeing afraid you made a fool of yourself the night before.
Yes No

7. Drinking alcohol before leaving the house for a party or event.
Yes No

8. Drinking to feel wittier, more relaxed, or less anxious.
Yes No

9. Uncertain about going to events where there will not be alcohol.
Yes No

10. Entertaining or creating situations so you can drink alcohol.
Yes No

11. Avoiding discussions, literature or TV programs on alcoholism.
Yes No

12. Carrying liquor in your purse, car or at the office.
Yes No

13. Becoming defensive when someone questions you about drinking.
Yes No

14. Are angry that other people are trying to control you and your drinking.
Yes No

15. Drinking while angry, upset, depressed, or under stress.
Yes No

16. Driving after you have been drinking alcohol, feeling certain you can drive.
Yes No

17. Switching types of alcohol to prevent becoming too intoxicated.
Yes No

18. Drinking at work or at children’s activities.
Yes No

19. Other people show concern about how much you drink.
Yes No

20. Breaking promises to others because of drinking.
Yes No

21. Feeling crazy or overwhelmed but knowing why.
Yes No

22. Feeling guilt and remorse for behavior while drinking.
Yes No

23. Being unable to predict how many drinks will be consumed in one sitting.
Yes No

24. Drinking more than planned or faster than other people do.
Yes No

25. Feeling like its impossible or difficult to stop drinking without help.
Yes No

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