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Substance Abuse Quiz

Do you have a problem with drugs or alcohol? Take this Quiz to find out.

If you would rather not leave this page, the substance abuse questions and results are below.

  1. Do you drink/use larger quantities of alcohol/drugs than you had planned before starting?
  2. Do you have a strong desire or urge to use alcohol or drugs most days of the week?
  3. Do you spend a lot of time trying to obtain alcohol or drugs, drinking/using, and recovering from it's effects? (Most days of the week you are doing one of the above?)
  4. Do you have problems at work, school, or home due to your alcohol or drug use?
  5. Do you have relationship issues due to your alcohol or drug use?
  6. Do you avoid social or recreational activities so that you can drink/use?
  7. Do you drive or do other physically hazardous activities while intoxicated?
  8. Is your alcohol/drug use making your depression, anxiety, or other mental health condition worse?
  9. Is your alcohol/drug use making a medical problem worse? ex. diabetes, cirrhosis
  10. Do you find that you need to drink or use increased amounts to become intoxicated?
  11. Have you used alcohol or drugs to relieve withdrawal symptoms?

Results

  • No substance abuse problem - If you answered "yes" to none or only one question. According to the DSM-V, you do not meet criteria to be considered someone with a substance use disorder.
  • Mild substance use problem - You answered "yes" to 2 or 3 questions. According to the DSM-V, you may have a mild problem with substance use. Now is a great time to get support around reducing or stopping your alcohol or drug use.
  • Moderate substance use problem - You answered "yes" to 4 or 5 questions. According to the DSM-V, you may have a moderate substance use problem. Don’t wait until things get worse. Now is the time to find support around your use.
  • Severe substance use problem - You answered "yes" to 6 or more questions. According to the DSM-V, you may have a severe substance use problem. There are many ways to get help including group or individual counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, 12-step meetings, and medication. Please reach out for help. You can get better!

*This quiz is based on criteria for a substance use disorder in the DSM-V and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose a substance use disorder. If you suspect you have a substance use problem, please seek help from a professional.

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