TEEN SELF-QUIZ

FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

The purpose of this 'test' is to ascertain whether or not you may have a problem with addiction. Feel Free to print this page.

Answer Yes or No to the following questions:

1. Do you ever need something to calm your nerves or to help you face an anticipated rough situation?

2. Do you think beer, wine coolers, and marijuana are OK because they aren't "hard stuff"?

3. Do you get uncomfortable or angry when someone starts talking about drugs, alcohol, or using?

4. Have you been using before a party or date because it's easier to talk to people or have more fun?

5. Do you find yourself lying or covering up with family and friends about your use of drugs or alcohol?

6. Does anyone in your family have a problem with drugs or heavy drinking?

7. Have you ever had any loss of memory after getting high on alcohol or drugs?

8. Do you find it difficult to concentrate on things, and do your thoughts wandering to getting high?

9. Have you had trouble sleeping, felt depressed, or anxious?

10. Is your use of drugs or alcohol making life difficult at home?

11. Have you changed your friends or have fewer friends since you started using drugs or drinking?

12. Are you spending more time alone and/or skipping school since you started using?

13. Are you using to get even or hurt your parents or friends?

14. Has anyone ever seriously or jokingly talked to you or kidded you about your use of drugs or alcohol?

15. Are you hiding drugs or alcohol or guarding your supply for some time when you may not be able to get any more quickly?

16. Is your health poorer since you started using?

17. Have you ever had a joint, pill, or drink to get started on a new day?

18. Are you having difficulty participating or have you quit any of your old hobbies, sports or good time activities since you started using?

19. Do you feel unhappy, guilty or disappointed with yourself after using?

20. Have you ever wished you could be drug-free?

If you answered yes to three of these questions, the chances are you've got a problem with your chemical use. If you've answered yes to four or more questions, you have a problem that, left untreated, could result in major life destruction.

Please consider contacting your Religious leader, family doctor, mental health professional, or local self-help group for help.  You can also contact JACS at 212-397-4197 or jacs@jacsweb.org and ask for Sharon Hermon

Courtesy of the Regent Hospital and JACS