- Does it take more alcohol/or drugs to get you as high as you used (or
want) to get?
- Does it take less alcohol/or drugs to get you as high as you used (or
want) to get?
- If you stop drinking/using or skip a day or week do you feel bad
physically or sick?
- If you stop drinking/using or skip a day or week do you feel bad
emotionally?
- More than three times have you used more than you intended? (going to a
bar for 2 drinks but staying for 7)
- Have you ever tried to cut down or control your use?
- Have you spents substantial time using or recovering from use?
- Have you given up or reduced activities such as family times or hobbies
becuase of using or recovering from use (hang overs)?
- Have you used even though you know it causes problems in your life either
physically or emotionally?
Three or more yes answers indicate a prognosis of dependence. If you
experience one of the following: Failure to fill role obligations (e.g.
parenting, work, partner), use in hazardous situations (drinking and driving
more than once), legal problems related to use, or continued use despite adverse
results, the prognosis would be abuse.
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