Do you Have a Drug Problem?
A Test for Teenagers
In this questionnaire, if you or someone you know can answer “yes” to two or more questions, it may be a sign that a drug- and/or alcohol-abuse problem exists and that it’s time to get help.
- Are you drinking or using drugs to “quit hurting,” or to hurt your mom or dad?
- Do you drink too much, like your mom or dad?
- Does your drinking or using drugs make getting along with the members of your family more difficult?
- Have you lost time from school due to drinking or other drugs?
- Have you taken drinks or drugs because you are shy and find the effect makes it easier to talk to people and have more fun at parties?
- Are you unhappy or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
- Is drinking or drug use making it difficult for you to do well at school, job, team sports, or extracurricular activities?
- Are you spending more time alone because of your drugs or drinking?
- Have you given up or are you doing badly in sports or hobbies because of your drugs or alcohol?
- Are your friendships changing because of your drugs?
- Do you wish you could live drug-free?
- Do you have physical symptoms of health problems related to your drug intake or drinking?
- Do you have unexplained or mysterious periods of depression, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping?
- Has anybody either jokingly or in seriousness, talked to you about your drugs or drinking?
- Do you feel angry, guilty or uncomfortable when people talk about alcohol, drugs or drinking?
- Do you need a drink or drugs to “make out” on a date or to start the day?
- Are you hiding liquor, joints or pills and lying about their use?
- Do you think about drinking or using drugs at inappropriate times – when you should be thinking about other things?
- Have you had to lie and cover up a lot since you started drinking or taking drugs?