Do You Have A Problem ?

Sometimes people wonder: Do I drink too much ? Am I in control of my drinking ? Am I setting myself up for drinking-related problems ? The following questions are designed to help you identify drinking habits that may cause problems for you. Answer honestly; no one but you will know the score.

1. Have you left office early so you can party or just drink?

2. Have you missed work or been late because of a hangover?

3. Have you done poorly at some project, meeting or interview because you drank too much the night before ?

4. When drinking, have you ever done something for which you were later sorry or embarrassed ?

5. Have you ever 'blacked out' while drinking ? A blackout is not just a memory loss -- that happens in intoxication also -- but "memory loss for a period when the patient was not outwardly intoxicated ( shivering, unsteady etc. ) and was to all extents and purposes behaving 'normally', yet does not remember what he/she did/said!"

6. Do you frequently drink until you are drunk? Do you drink to get drunk ?

7. Do you find that most of your friends also drink a lot?

8. Have you ever had problems with friends, family, colleagues, superiors, or the law as a result of drinking?

9. Is drinking affecting your reputation?

10. Does it bother you when other people say you drink too much ?

11. Do people say that you "Can hold a drink well" or put down large amounts without getting intoxicated ? This is not something to be proud of but rather an alarming warning sign!

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, stop and think for a moment. You may be doing yourself some harm. Maybe it's time to talk to someone, get some information.A good rule of thumb to keep in mind : What CAUSES a problem IS a problem.