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This test was developed by Johns Hopkins in the 1930s to help people self-assess whether or not they have a drinking problem. This is not a professional screening tool. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease. This is not General Conference (AA) approved literature and has neither been reviewed or approved by Alcoholics Anonymous.

It may be useful to help you determine if your alcohol use is becoming problematic. Answer the following questions as honestly as you can.

Are you an alcoholic?

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinkning?

2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?

3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?

4. Is drinking affecting your reputation?

5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?

6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of your drinking?

7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?

8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare?

9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?

10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?

11. Do you want a drink the next morning?

12. Does your drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?

14. Is your drinking jeopardizing your job or business?

15. Do you drink to escape from worries or troubles?

16. Do you drink alone?

17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?

18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?

19. Do you drink to build your self-confidence?

20. Have you ever been in a hospital or institution on account of drinking?

Score:

If you answered YES to any one of the questions, you MAY be alcoholic.

If you answered YES to any two, CHANCES are you are alcoholic.

If you answered YES to three or more, you are definitely alcoholic.

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