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