Alcohol: Use or Abuse?

Alcoholism.
It’s not just drinking daily– if it’s no more than 1 daily drink a week for a woman and two for a man, it’s generally not considered problematic—but also HOW MUCH at one time. So, even if you only drink once a month, IF you drink in excess of more than 4 drinks for a man or 3 for a woman in one day, you can be considered alcohol-dependent, have alcohol related problems, or be at risk. Medical, behavioral, and family history will all be taken into consideration. Further testing, such as the SASSI (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory) may be done by your counselor.
Fill out this form below for further evaluation. Take that first step toward your best YOU!
On average, how many days a week do you drink alcohol? ____________
On a typical day when you drink, how many do you have? ____________
On any given day, what is the maximum number of drinks you had in the past month? _________
Have you ever felt you should CUT DOWN on your drinking? Yes No ____
Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking? Yes No _______
Have you ever felt bad or GUIILTY about your drinking? Yes No _______
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
Yes No _______
If YES to any of these: has this occurred in the past YEAR? Yes No ______