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A Quiz for Concerned Friends and Family

Think a loved one might have a problem with drugs? Take this quick quiz below and find out some answers. The quiz will allow you think about, access and better understand your loved one's situation. And if help is needed, take action (click here for possible next steps). Keep in mind the test is for your eyes only, so please answer each question honestly.

This quiz is intended for an adult concerned about an adult and addresses drug use.

The questions concern information about another adult's possible involvement with drugs not including alcoholic beverages during the past 12 months. Carefully read each statement and decide if your answer is "Yes" or "No". Then click the appropriate response beside the question.

In the following statements "drug abuse" refers to:

  1. The use of prescribed or over-the-counter drugs in excess of the directions, and
  2. Any nonmedical use of drugs.

The various classes of drugs may include cannabis (marijuana, hashish), solvents (e.g., paint thinner), tranquilizers (e.g., Valium), barbiturates, cocaine, stimulants (e.g., speed), hallucinogens (e.g., LSD) or narcotics (e.g., heroin). Remember that the questions do not include alcoholic beverages.

Please answer every question. If you have difficulty with a statement, then choose the response that is mostly right.

As far as you know:
1 Has the person you're concerned about used drugs other than those required for medical reasons?
Yes No
2 Does the person you're concerned about use more than one drug at a time?
Yes No
3 Have you heard family members or friends complain about (his/her) involvement with drugs?
Yes No
4 Has the person you're concerned about neglected his/her family because of his/her use of drugs?
Yes No
5 Has the person you're concerned about engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
Yes No
6 Has the person you're concerned about ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when he/she stopped taking drugs?
Yes No
7 Has the person you're concerned about had medical problems as a result of his/her drug use (e.g., memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, accidents?
Yes No
8 Has any family member of the person you're concerned about ever sought help for problems related to this person's drug use?
Yes No
9 Has (the person you're concerned about) ever lost a job because of drug use?
Yes No
10 Has (the person you're concerned about) ever been arrested because of possession of illegal drugs?
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.


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