Substance Misuse Assessment

You continue to use even when it becomes a problem in your relationships
You want to cut down or stop but are not able to
You have urges or cravings to get high or drunk
Your behavior is more risky when using
People have annoyed you by criticizing your drinking and/or drug use
You feel bad or guilty about drinking or drug use
You use first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover
You are building a tolerance/using larger amounts than you used to
You continue using regardless of its effect on your work
You spend a significant amount of time thinking about or attaining drugs and/or alcohol
You lie about the details of your use

awareness is the greatest agent for change