Alcoholism Quiz
Take the Alcoholism Quiz Below to See if You May Need Help
There are diagnostic distinctions between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Both are serious conditions that speak to a concerning drinking problem that requires treatment and support services.
Alcohol Abuse occurs when drinking habits interfere with work performance, relationships with loved ones, and the drinker’s overall health and well-being. Chronic alcohol abuse often leads to alcoholism if treatment is not sought.
Alcoholism or Alcohol Dependence is a progressively debilitating and addicting disease where there is an inability to control the behavior and an increasing need for more alcohol to achieve the drug’s results.
Alcoholism endangers mental and physical health -- and can lead to death if not treated.
If you think you may have a drinking problem, take the following alcoholism quiz.
Then, if you feel you need help after completing the alcoholism quiz, contact your healthcare provider right away for an assessment of your condition, alcoholism and alcohol abuse treatment referrals, and support program recommendations.
ALCOHOLISM QUIZ
Am I drinking too much?
YES, if you are:
- A woman who has more than seven drinks* per week or more than three drinks per occasion
- A man who has more than 14 drinks* per week or more than four drinks per occasion
- Older than 65 years and having more than seven drinks* per week or more than three drinks per occasion
*One drink = one 12-oz bottle of beer (4.5 percent alcohol) or one 5-oz glass of wine (12.9 percent alcohol) or 1.5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits.
Am I drinking heavily?
YES, if you are:
- A woman who has more than three drinks every day or 21 drinks per week
- A man who has more than five drinks every day or 35 drinks per week
Am I taking risks with alcohol?
YES, if you:
Drink and drive, operate machinery, or mix alcohol with medicine (over-the-counter and prescription medicine)
Don't tell your surgeon, physician, or pharmacist that you are a regular drinker
Are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant and drink at all (even small amounts of alcohol may hurt an unborn child)
Drink alcohol while you are looking after small children
Has my drinking become a habit?
YES, if you drink regularly to:
- Relax, relieve anxiety, or go to sleep
- Be more comfortable in social situations
- Avoid thinking about sad or unpleasant things
- Socialize with other regular drinkers
Is alcohol taking over my life?
YES, if you:
- Ever worry about having enough alcohol for an evening or weekend
- Hide alcohol or buy it at different stores so people will not know how much you are drinking
- Switch from one kind of drink to another hoping that this will keep you from drinking too much or getting drunk
- Try to get "extra" drinks at a social event or sneak drinks when others aren't looking
Has drinking alcohol become a problem for me?
YES, if you:
- Can't stop drinking once you start
- Have tried to stop drinking for a week or so but only quit for a few days
- Fail to do what you should at work or at home because of drinking
- Feel guilty after drinking
- Find other people make comments to you about your drinking
- Have a drink in the morning to get yourself going after drinking heavily the night before
- Can't remember what happened while you were drinking
- Have hurt someone else as a result of your drinking
Get help right away if alcohol is having a negative effect on any aspect of your life, either socially, at work or at home. Begin by contact your healthcare provider to discuss your drinking habits and concerns.
For a list of organizations providing information and assistance to those who suffer from alcoholism and alcohol abuse, click here
Source:
Enoch, M-A. & Goldman, D. (2002, February 1). Problem drinking and alcoholism: Diagnosis and treatment. American Academy of Family Physicians 98(6), 441-449.
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