The questions as set out below are to be used as guideline to check if you suffer from an addiction. They are not meant to be used as a method of diagnosis, nor does a negative answer to these questions give you the guarantee that addiction is not present in you.
We are aware of the fact that diagnoses of addiction is a very serious and personal matter. We hope these questions can help you with this. Try to look at yourself and how you feel inside honestly whilst taking these tests.
Yes
No
1. Do you ever use alone?
2. Have you ever manipulated or lied to a doctor to obtain prescription drugs?
3.
Have you ever substituted one drug for another, thinking that one particular drug was the problem?
4. Do you regularly use a drug when you wake up or when you go to bed?
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Have you ever taken one drug to overcome the effects of another?
6. Do you avoid people or places that do not approve of you using drugs?
7.
Have you ever used a drug without knowing what it was or what it would do to you?
8.
Has your job or school performance ever suffered from the effects of your drug use?
9. Have you ever lied about what or how much you use?
10. Do you put the purchase of drugs ahead of your financial responsibilities?
11. Have you ever tried to stop or control your using?
12. Does using interfere with your sleeping or eating?
13. Does the thought of running out of drugs terrify you?
14. Do you feel it is impossible for you to live without drugs?
15. Do you ever question your own sanity?
16. Is your drug use making life at home unhappy?
17.
Have you ever thought you couldn’t fit in or have a good time without drugs?
18. Have you ever felt defensive, guilty, or ashamed about your using?
19. Do you think a lot about drugs?
20. Has using affected your sexual relationships?
21. Have you ever used drugs because of emotional pain or stress?
22. Have you ever taken drugs you didn’t prefer?
23. Do you continue to use despite negative consequences?
24. Do you think you might have a drug problem?
If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions, this could be an indication that you use too many drugs and it is wise to seek help. The first step towards recovery is to recognise the problem and to inventory the addict behaviour.
