Do you think about alcohol or other drugs often, including your next opportunity to use them?

Do you use alcohol or other drugs before going to parties?

Do you gulp drinks quickly to “get a buzz”?

Do you find it takes more alcohol to get drunk, or more chemicals to get stoned, than it used to?

Do you use alcohol or drugs to help you relax or get to sleep?

Do you drink or use chemicals frequently when you are alone?

Have you ever had difficulty remembering what happened the morning after drinking or using other drugs?

Do you hide bottles or have a stash hidden somewhere “in case you need it”?

Do you find yourself drinking more than you had planned, or overdoing what you intended to use?

After a night of drinking or using chemicals, have you ever had the shakes or found yourself unable to stop your hands from shaking?

Do you drink or use other drugs early in the morning to help you forget the night before or to get over a hangover?

If you scored 2 or more ‘yes’ answers—you have a serious problem and should seek help right away