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Treatment

Ask Yourself the Tough Questions

		YES	NO
1.	Do you worry about how much someone else drinks or uses drugs?
2.	Do you have money problems because of someone else's problem use?
3.	Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking or drug use?
4.	Do you feel that if the addict cared about you, he or she would stop?
5.	Do you blame the behaviour of your loved one on his or her companions?
6.	Are plans frequently upset or cancelled or meals delayed because of the addict?
7.	Do you make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you”?
8.	Do you secretly try to smell the drinker’s breath?
9.	Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a bout?
10.	Have you been hurt or embarrassed by an addict’s behaviour?
11.	Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking or drug use?
12.	Have you considered calling the police due to fear of abuse?
13.	Do you search for hidden alcohol or drugs?
14.	Do you ever ride in a car with an impaired driver?
15.	Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
16.	Do you feel like a failure because you can’t control the addict’s problem?
17.	Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?
18.	Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the addict?
19.	Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?
20.	Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?