I want to know more…
Do I or my adult friend or loved one have a substance use problem?
This tool is to help determine if you or someone you care about who might have a drug* use problem. First, try to answer the questions below as honestly as possible. If the other person is willing, you can include him or her in the discussion. (*"Drugs" is used here to refer to illicit drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol.)
1. Does the person take the drug in larger amounts or for longer than intended?
2. Do they want to cut down or stop using the drug but can’t?
3. Do they spend a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from the drug?
4. Do they have cravings and urges to use the drug?
5. Are they unable to manage responsibilities at work, home, or school because of drug use?
6. Do they continue to use a drug, even when it causes problems in relationships?
7. Do they give up important social, recreational, or work-related activities because of drug use?
8. Do they use drugs again and again, even when it puts them in danger?
9. Do they continue to use, even while knowing that a physical or mental problem could have been caused or made worse by the drug?
10. Do they take more of the drug to get the wanted effect?
11. Have they developed withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the drug? (Some withdrawal symptoms can be obvious, but others can be more subtle—like irritability or nervousness.)
If the answer to some or all of these questions is yes, you or your friend or loved one might have a substance use problem. It can happen to people from all backgrounds, rich or poor, and it can happen at any age.
We are here to help…
To apply for MN Medical Assistance or MNSure, please go to the following website:
https://www.mnsure.org/acct-access/index.jsp
For further assistance with this application, call 855-366-7873
To apply cash assistance, food support or emergency assistance, pleas go to the following website: