Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Test - Based on DSM Criteria
Have you experienced any the following negative consequences? |
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1. Do you sometimes have difficulty controlling how much you drink or for how long you drink alcohol? |
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2. Have you made unsuccessful attempts to cut down your drinking? |
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3. Do you sometimes spend a significant amount of time drinking or recovering from drinking? |
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4. Has your alcohol use had any negative consequences at home, school, or work? (Have you ever lost time off work because of your drinking?) |
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5. Has your alcohol use had any negative consequences to your relationships or social life? (Have you ever concealed how much you drink? Has anyone ever commented on your drinking?) |
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6. Have you continued to use despite any negative consequences? |
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7. Have you put off things or neglected to do things because of your alcohol use? (Have you ever disappointed your family or friends? Have you ever missed a family event?) |
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8. Do you occasionally have strong cravings for alcohol? |
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9. Has your tolerance for alcohol increased? Are you able to drink more than you did before? |
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10. Have you experienced withdrawal symptoms the next day after drinking? (Have you ever been shaky or sweaty that evening or the next day?) |
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11. Has your alcohol use led to any dangerous situations? (Have you ever been charged with impaired driving?) |
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Your Score:
2-3 = Mild alcohol abuse; 4-5 = Moderate alcohol abuse; 6 or more = Severe alcohol abuse.
No single test is completely accurate. You should always consult your physician when making decisions about your health.
Reference
American Psychiatric Association, DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5 ed, ed. D. Kupfer: American Psychiatric Association.
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Reference: "I Want to Change My Life" by Dr. S. Melemis. www.IWantToChangeMyLife.org