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Do I or my adult friend or loved one have a substance use problem?

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This tool is to help determine if you or someone you care about, has a substance use problem. First, try to answer the questions below as honestly as possible.

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1.   Does the person take the substance in larger amounts or for longer than intended?

2.   Do they want to cut down or stop using the substance but can’t?

3.   Do they spend a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from the substance?

4.   Do they have cravings and urges to use the substance?

5.   Are they unable to manage responsibilities at work, home, or school because of substance use?

6.   Do they continue to use a substance, even when it causes problems in relationships?

7.   Do they give up important social, recreational, or work-related activities because of substance use?

8.   Do they use substances 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 substance?

10.  Do they take more of the substance to get the wanted effect?

11.  Have they developed withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance?

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.

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