Questionnaire

Does the person show a personality change when drinking or using?

Yes

No

Does the person usually drink or use more than they intended?

Yes

No

Does the person miss planned activities due to drinking or drugs?

Yes

No

Is drinking or drug use jeopardizing the person's job?

Yes

No

Does the person neglect family because of drinking or using?

Yes

No

Has the person violated their moral code due to drinking or using?

Yes

No

Does the person get defensive at suggestions that he/she needs to quit?

Yes

No

Are you afraid to be around the person because of physical/verbal abuse?

Yes

No

Have you been embarrassed by the person's drinking/using?

Yes

No

Have you ever lied to anyone concerning the person's drinking/using?

Yes

No

Are holidays and social functions unpleasant for you?

Yes

No

Do you feel anxious or tense around the person?

Yes

No

Have you ever helped the person to "cover up" for the drinking/using?

Yes

No

Has the person ever been arrested for driving under the influence?

Yes

No

Have you ever found alcohol or drugs that the person has hidden?

Yes

No

Has the person's spiritual life been affected by alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Has the person's physical life been affected by alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Has the person's emotional life been affected by alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Is the person having financial difficulties related to drinking/using?

Yes

No

Would you say that the person denies that he/she has a problem?

Yes

No

IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED FIVE OR MORE WITH YES, INTERVENTION COULD BE CONSIDERED

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