Do You Have A Substance Abuse Problem?
Take a few private moments to answer the following questions as honestly as you can. Note: “drugs” includes alcohol or other mood-altering drugs.
Yes No Have you lost a friendship due to the use of drugs?
Yes No Do you seek an escape through drugs?
Yes No Have you ever used drugs to be socially acceptable?
Yes No Do you use drugs to enjoy yourself?
Yes No Was your health ever affected by the use of drugs?
Yes No Has your day-to-day functioning ever been affected by the use of drugs?
Yes No Have you ever been in a hospital, or institution, because of drugs?
Yes No Were you ever arrested while under the influence?
Yes No Did you ever blackout due to drugs?
Yes No Do you use drugs to build self-confidence?
Yes No Did you ever deny or hide your use of drugs?
Yes No Do people lose respect for you due to your drug use?
Yes No Have you ever engaged in illegal activities in order to get drugs?
Yes No Have you ever felt guilt or remorse due to drug use?
Yes No Have you ever tried to stop using drugs but could not?
Yes No Have you ever tried to control your use of drugs?
Yes No Is your drug use making your home life unhappy?
Yes No Does your personality change when you use drugs?
Yes No Have you missed class or been late to work due to the use of drugs?
Yes No Do you spend a lot of time thinking about getting high?
Yes No Are your friends/family worried about your drug-related behaviors?
Yes No Did you ever do things you were ashamed of while under the influence?
If you answered yes to 1 or 2 of the questions, you may have a problem with alcohol/drugs. If you answered yes to 3 or more, you may already be a problem drinker or drug abuser.
If you suspect that food, shopping or gambling may be a problem for you, substitute the words: compulsive eating, dieting, purging, shopping, or gambling, for “drugs”. Doing anything to excess that has negative consequences is a source of concern.
Another kind of addiction problems is co-dependency - relationships based on controlling the behaviors of another, or being in a relationship with an addict. Love/relationship dependency means remaining in a relationship out of fear or desperation.
It is often difficult for a person to identify her/his own addiction-related problem without outside feedback. The Counseling Center staff can help you do this in an evaluation session, which requires no commitment to further counseling.
If you would like help with an addiction-related problem, we can help you at the Counseling Center or refer you to outside treatment.
COUNSELING IS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL FOR MANOR STUDENTS AND AVAILABLE DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR