Am I Alcoholic Self-Test?
(Questions Provided by National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence, Inc)
Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are
drinking?
YES or NO
Do you drink heavily when you are disappointed, under
pressure or have had a quarrel with someone?
YES or NO
Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started
to drink?
YES or NO
Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous
evening, even though your friends say you didn't pass out?
YES or NO
When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few
extra drinks when others won't know about it?
YES or NO
Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not
available?
YES or NO
Are you more in a hurry to get your first drink of the day
than you used to be?
YES or NO
Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking?
YES or NO
Has a family member or close friend expressed concern or
complained about your drinking?
YES or NO
Have you been having more memory blackouts recently?
YES or NO
Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends
say they've had enough?
YES or NO
Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you
drink heavily?
YES or NO
When you're sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or
said while drinking?
YES or NO
Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following
different plans to control your drinking?
YES or NO
Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to
yourself about controlling or cutting down on your drinking?
YES or NO
Have you ever had a DWI driving while intoxicated or DUI
driving under the influence of alcohol violation, or any other legal problem
related to your drinking?
YES or NO
Are you having more financial, work, school, and/or family
problems as a result of your drinking?
YES or NO
Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your
drinking?
YES or NO
Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods
when you are drinking?
YES or NO
Do you sometimes have the shakes in the morning and find
that it helps to have a little drink, tranquilizer or medication of some kind?
YES or NO
Have you recently noticed that you can't drink as much as
you used to?
YES or NO
Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time?
YES or NO
After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear
things that aren't there?
YES or NO
Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your drinking?
YES or NO
Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or
after periods of heavy drinking?
YES or NO
Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with
alcohol?
YES or NO
Disclaimer:
The results of this self-test are not intended to constitute a diagnosis of
alcoholism and should be used solely as a guide to understanding your alcohol
use and the potential health issues involved with it. The information provided
here cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.
To Take the actual self-assessment online and see your
results go to:
Ms. Therese Schmoll treats many alcoholics in recovery in
her practice. To schedule an initial
consultation, please call her office at (310) 281-6977.
