___ I frequently (once or twice a day) find that my conversation centers on drug or drinking experiences.
___ I drink or get high to deal with tension or physical stress.
___ Most of my friends or acquaintances are people I drink or get high with.
___ I have lost days of school/work because of drinking or other drug use.
___ I have had the shakes when going without drinking or using drugs.
___ I regularly get high or take a drink upon awakening, before eating, or while at school/work.
___ I have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a substance.
___ I have periods of time that can't be remembered (blackouts).
___ Family members think drinking or other drug use is a problem for me.
___ I have tried to quit using substances but cannot. (A good test is voluntarily going for six weeks without substances and not experiencing physical or emotional distress.)
___ I often double up and/or gulp drinks or regularly use more drugs than others.
___ I often drink or take drugs to “get ready” for a social occasion.
___ I regularly hide alcohol/drugs from those close to me so that they will not know how much I am using.
___ I often drink or get high by myself.
___ My drinking or use of drugs has led to conflict with my friends or family members.
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Consider how many of the following statements apply to you.