Answer the following questions as truthfully as possible.Say whether the following statements are true or false:
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My partner has argued with me about my drinking or drug habit.
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I have a health problem, which is caused by drinking or drugs.
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I have been late for work as a result of drinking or using drugs the night before.
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I have lied about being sick when missing work to cover up a hangover.
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My doctor has told me to do something about my drinking or drugging habits.
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I sometimes have a drink in the morning to cover up the effects of a hangover.
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I often drink alone.
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I have lost friends because of my drinking or drugging.
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I drink or use more drugs than other people.
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I have clashed with the law because of my drinking or drugging.
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I have been injured while under the influence of drugs or drink.
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I have lost a job or a partner as a result of my drinking.
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I have spent money on alcohol or drugs that should have been spent on rent or groceries.
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I feel uncomfortable with old friends who are not drinking or drugging.
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I have done or said things while drunk or high, by which I was later acutely embarrassed.
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Most of my friends drink or use drugs.
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I have had to sell belongings to pay for my habit.
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I have resorted to violence towards my family members or friends.
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My driver’s licence has been suspended for driving under the influence.
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Family members have repeatedly spoken to me about my drinking and/or drugging.
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I sleep at odd times of the day.
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I sometimes lie to cover up how much I am drinking or drugging.
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I sometimes wake up still drunk from the night before.
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I often find myself drinking more than I set out to do.
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While drunk or high, I let people talk me into doing things I would never have considered if I were sober.
If you answer yes to any of the above questions, it might be a good idea to seek professional help before the problems gets out of hand. Phone Life Line in your area for contact numbers of organisations that can be of assistance.