Do They Need Help? Assessment
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Here are some quick questions you might want to ask yourself about another person’s use of alcohol or drugs:
- Do you worry about how much your friend or loved one uses alcohol or drugs?
- Do you lie or make excuses about their behavior when they drink or use drugs?
- Do they get angry with you if you try to discuss their drinking or drug use?
- Have you ever been hurt or embarrassed by their behavior when they’re drunk, stoned, or strung-out?
- Do you have concerns about how much time and money they spend on alcohol and drugs?
- Do your resent having to pick up their responsibilities because they are drunk, high or hungover?
- Do you ever get scared or nervous about their behavior when they’re drinking or using drugs?
- Do you ever feel like you’re losing it—“going crazy”—just really stressed out?
- Have you ever considered calling the police because of their alcohol or drug use or their behavior while under the influence?