Ask yourself the following test questions. Answer them as honestly as you can. (If the answers are 'No' to all the questions, re-answer them with the help of your spouse or the closest member the your family).
Do you lose time from work due to drinking?
Yes
No
Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
Yes
No
Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
Yes
No
Is drinking affecting your reputation?
Yes
No
Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
Yes
No
Have you ever got into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
Yes
No
Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
Yes
No
Does drink make you careless of your family's welfare?
Yes
No
Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
Yes
No
Do you crave for a drink at a definite time daily?
Yes
No
Do you want a drink the next morning?
Yes
No
Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
Yes
No
Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?
Yes
No
Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?
Yes
No
Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?
Yes
No
Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?
Yes
No
Do you drink alone?
Yes
No
Has a physician ever treated you for drinking?
Yes
No
Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?
Yes
No
Have you ever been in a hospital or institution on account of drinking?
Yes
No
If you have answered YES to any one of the questions, there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to any two, the chances are that you're an alcoholic
If you have answered YES to three or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.
