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Self Assessment
Having the facts is only part of making careful decisions about alcohol use. Analyze your attitudes and behavior by answering the following self-assessment questions:
1. Are you unable to stop drinking after a certain number of drinks?
yes   
no
2. Do you need a drink to get motivated?
yes   
no
3. Do you often forget what happened while you were "partying" (have blackouts)?
yes   
no
4. Do you drink or "party" alone?
yes   
no
5. Have others annoyed you by criticizing your alcohol use?
yes   
no
6. Have you been involved in fights with your friends or family while you were drunk or high?
yes   
no
7. Have you done or said anything while drinking that you later regretted?
yes   
no
8. Have you destroyed or damaged property while drinking?
yes   
no
9. Do you drive while high or drunk?
yes   
no
10. Have you been physically hurt while drinking?
yes   
no
11. Have you been in trouble with the school authorities or police because of your drinking?
yes   
no
12. Have you dropped or chosen friends based on their drinking habits?
yes   
no
13. Do you think you are a normal drinker despite your friends' comments that you drink too much?
yes   
no
14. Have you ever missed classes, work or other important events because you were too hung over to get up on time?
yes   
no
15. Have you ever done poorly on an exam or assignment because of drinking?
yes   
no
16. Do you think about drinking or getting high a lot?
yes   
no
17. Do you feel guilty or self-conscious about your drinking?
yes  
no
SCORING:
If you answered "yes" to three or more, or if your answer to any one of the questions concerns you, you may be using alcohol in ways that are harmful. Do not waste time blaming yourself for past binges or any other alcohol-related behavior. If you think you have or might be developing problems in which drinking plays a part, act now. You can get help.