(Reprinted from Pamphlet “Memo to Inmate” p.9,13,14)

The list of questions which follows has helped a lot of people find where the stand with alcohol (booze) But remember you are the only one who can say if you have a problem or not. Even if you have been told you do, the important thing is that you decide for yourself. All we ask is that you try to be honest.

1. Did you lose time from work due to drinking?
2. Did drinking make your home life unhappy?
3. Did you drink because you were shy with people?
4. Has drinking affected your reputation?
5. Have you gotten into trouble with money because of your drinking?
6. Did you associate with people you did not respect and hang out in place you did not want to be in when drinking?
7. Did your drinking make you careless of your family welfare?
8. Has your drinking decreased your ambition?
9. Did you want a drink “the morning after?
10. Did you have a hard time sleeping because of your drinking?
11. Has your ability to work decreased since drinking?
12. Did drinking get you into trouble on the job or in business?
13. Did you drink to escape from problems or worries?
14. Did you drink alone?
15. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory because of drinking?
16. Has a doctor ever treated you for drinking?
17. Did you drink to build up self-confidence?
18. Have you ever been arrested, locked up or hospitalized because of your drinking?
19. Have you ever felt guilty after drinking?
20. Did you have to have a drink at a certain time each day?

If you answered “Yes” to three or more questions, you may be an alcoholic.
Call “DAYSTAR FAMILY COUNSELING:” We can help you examine the factors contributing to your problem; plan what to do about your problem and often, help you get better?

WHAT IS A STANDARD DRINK?

PROBLEM DRINKING AND RISKY DRINKING

People with alcohol problems and risky drinking behaviors are high in the general population. However, they are particularly high among people struggling with emotional problems, stress and interpersonal and family problems. A high proportion of people having trouble in their relationships with partners, families and business associates are particularly at risk for developing alcohol problems. LET US HELP YOU: CONTACT “DAYSTAR FAMILY COUSELING 858-613-1403 OR daystarcounseling@msn.com

Problem drinking is described as “Nondependent drinking” that is problematic and often results in negative consequences for the drinker.

In contrast, the person Abusing Alcohol” struggles with significant physical, social, occupational, relational and psychological impairments.

Any given day “Risky Drinkers” consume alcohol in a pattern that puts them at risk for adverse consequences. Typical” Risky Drinking Patterns” include high-volume drinking, high-quantity consumption and at times consuming alcohol with certain medications and/or when various medical conditions such as pregnancy or diabetes or coronary artery disease exists

The person who consistently and Compulsively Seeks Alcohol, has developed Tolerance and often struggles with Withdrawal Symptoms, and is unable to Control their Drinking Intake is Alcohol Dependent and are often developing Direct Negative Results from intoxication.

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