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Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking?

This quiz is intended for adults 18 and older who are concerned about an adult 18 and older and addresses alcohol use.
1 Do you worry about how much someone else drinks?
Yes No
2 Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?
Yes No
3 Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?
Yes No
4 Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?
Yes No
5 Do you blame the drinker's behavior on his or her companions?
Yes No
6 Are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker?
Yes No
7 Do you make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"?
Yes No
8 Do you secretly try to smell the drinker's breath?
Yes No
9 Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?
Yes No
10 Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behavior?
Yes No
11 Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?
Yes No
12 Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?
Yes No
13 Do you search for hidden alcohol?
Yes No
14 Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?
Yes No
15 Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
Yes No
16 Do you feel like a failure because you can't control the drinking?
Yes No
17 Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?
Yes No
18 Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?
Yes No
19 Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?
Yes No
20 Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?
Yes No
For more information or immediate help, please see your doctor or a substance abuse counselor. Find out how you can take action.
This quiz was provided with permission by The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign.

You can contact Al-Anon or Alateen by finding a local number in the Meeting Info section of this website, checking your local telephone directory, or by calling 1-888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666), 8am to 6pm ET, Monday through Friday.

For more information, please see your doctor or a substance abuse counselor.

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