Under the Guidance and Leadership of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Do I Have a Problem?
Below are some questions you should ask yourself to determine whether you have a problem with drugs or alcohol addiction:
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Do you drink or use to overcome shyness or to feel more confident?
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Are you having money troubles because of drinking or using?
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Do you ever stay home from work because of drinking or using?
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Is drinking or using causing trouble in your family?
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Is drinking or using giving you a bad reputation?
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Have you lost a job or a business because of drinking or using?
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Do you drink or use to escape your problems?
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Do you drink or use when you are alone?
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Do you have blackouts? (Loss of memory for events that happened while drinking or using?)
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Do you feel remorse after drinking or using?
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Do you need to drink or use at a definite time every day?
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Do you drink or use in the morning?
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Have you ever been in a hospital because of drinking or using?
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Has a doctor ever treated you for your drinking or using?
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Do you drink or use too much at the wrong time?
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Do you make promises to yourself or others about your drinking or using?
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Do you have to keep on drinking or using once you have started?
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Is drinking or using making it hard for you to sleep?
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Have you had an accident because of drinking or using?
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Do you drink or use to relieve the painfulness of living?
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Do you have trouble disposing of cans or bottles?
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Are you less particular about people you are with and the places you go when you are?
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Have you been arrested more than once for drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs?
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Has drinking or using affected your health?
One "YES" answer: BE AWARE. You may have or you may develop a problem with alcohol or other drugs.
Two or more "YES" answers: Indicates you have problems with alcohol and/or drugs and should seek help immediately. If you believe that you have or that you may have a problem with alcohol or other drugs, we can help.