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Drug Use History Self-Test

The following questions may help you determine if you are suffering from a problem with drugs.

Check each characteristic you experience (during the past 12 months)

____ Have you used drugs other than those required for medical purposes?
____ Have you abused prescription drugs?
____ Do you abuse more than one drug at a time?
____ Can you get through the week without using drugs?
____ Are you always able to stop using drugs when you want to?
____ Have you had “blackouts” or “flashbacks” as a result of drug use?
____ Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
____ Does your spouse (or parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?
____ Has a drug abuse created problems between you and your spouse or parents?
____ Have you lost friends because of your drug use?
____ Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?
____ Have you been in trouble at work because of drug abuse?
____ Have you lost a job because of drug abuse?
____ Have you gotten into fights when under the influence of drugs?
____ Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
____ Have you been arrested for possession of illegal drugs?
____ Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
____ Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use? (e.g. memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding, etc.)
____ Have you gone to anyone for help with a drug problem?
____ Have you been involved in a treatment program specifically related to drug use?

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