JastaPlace Drug RehabHave You Reached the Point Where Treatment is Imperative?
How do you know when your drinking or drug use has gone from being simply social or recreational and evolved into a serious problem that is disrupting your life and affecting the lives of those you hold most dear? If you can answer yes to the majority of the statements below then you indeed may have a serious problem, one that may require treatment A.S.A.P.
1. I use drugs or drink to help myself cope with stress.
2. When any type of celebration rolls around, be it a holiday, birthday or graduation, the first thing I think of is alcohol or drugs.
3. It is common for me to turn to drugs or alcohol after a very difficult day.
4. My drinking or drug habit causes me to feel guilty sometimes (but not enough to give it up all together).
5. After taking drugs or drinking heavily I sometimes suffer memory blackouts (and sometimes it happens during).
6. When I am sober there are moments that I regret behaviors I exhibited while drinking or words that I uttered.
7. I have made promises to my loved ones regarding my ability to control my drinking or drug habits
but have been unable to honor the promises.
8. It is common for me to use drugs or alcohol to help me cope with uncomfortable feelings, or feelings of inadequacy, awkwardness or insecurity. After any type of confrontation whatsoever, be it personal or professional, I turn to alcohol or drugs to help me cope.
9. My morning ritual often consists of a drink or use of a drug. I tell myself that it is necessary in order to prepare myself for the day ahead and to help me stay calm. After a night of heavy drinking I do it to get rid of the hangover that results.
10. I plan ahead for when I will use drugs or drink alcohol. I do this by designating a certain time of the day to start- such as after 5pm.
11. Drinking or drug use is causing me problems at home and/or is wrecking havoc with my job.
12. I have been stopped by the police and charged with “driving under the influence”.
13. I end every day with drugs or alcohol.
14. I have been hospitalized or spent time in the ER due to my excessive drinking or drug use.