Addiction Recovery

Do You Have a Drinking Problem? – 10 Quick Questions

Q. When does a social drinker develop into a problem drinker/alcoholic?

A. When they cannot stop drinking once they start, no matter what!

Ok, so the Q&A above is a little brief and there are many more determining factors which we will look at later in this short piece. However, if you can relate to the answer above and you’re unable to stop drinking once you start, then you definitely have a problem with the drug alcohol to the point where you’re an alcoholic or borderline alcoholic. A ‘heavy drinker’ is someone who consumes far too much alcohol than is good for them, but even they can put a plug in the jug when necessary. Heavy drinkers also have spells where they don’t find it necessary to overindulge. A ‘true’ alcoholic will only ever stop once they either a). Physically can’t put down any more drink without throwing up, or b). Pass out!

So do you have a Drinking Problem?

Of course, only you can answer that, but if you have landed here by searching for information about your malady, then you have probably already answered your own question. Maybe you’re here looking for more reassurance as to the extent of your problem? This is perfectly normal when confronted with any serious issues concerning body and mind. Take a few moments to answer the 10 questions below in our alcoholic screening quiz. Once completed, you will have a more certified perspective on your concerns with alcohol.

Alcoholism Screening Quiz

Q: Do you ever lose time from work due to drinking?

Q: Is drinking making you and those around you unhappy?

Q: Do you drink because you fit in better with your fellows?

Q: Have you ever felt shame, remorse, or guilt after drinking?

Q: Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?

Q: Have you had financial problems as a direct result of drinking?

Q: Do you ever drink in the mornings?

Q: Do you drink alone in the home?

Q: Is your drinking jeopardizing your job or business?

Q: Do you drink to mask worries or troubles?

If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, then you ought to seek help without delay. 3 or more ‘yes’ answers indicate that you have definite signs of drinking patterns which are destructive and considered borderline of full blown alcoholic.

There are a whole string of other questions that could be added to the above but they are not really necessary. This short questionnaire will pretty much assess whether you have issues with alcohol or not.

I have a Drinking Problem. What’s next?

The fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped many alcoholics recover from their problems with the drug alcohol over the years, but they are not everyone’s cup-of-tea so to speak. If you are turned off to the religious underpinning of AA, don’t worry! There are many other Non-Step Support Groups which have sprung up in recent years, all of which are doing a fantastic job at helping folks sober up and lead better and more fruitful lives of sobriety.

A few of the Alternatives to AA are: SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, Moderation Management, Women For Sobriety (WFS), and many others. If you are serious about tackling your drinking problem, but fear you cannot do it alone, there is help available to all who want it.

Are you concerned about your drinking or the drinking of a loved one? Maybe you have a lot of questions but very few answers? Find out Why Alcoholics Anonymous Online meetings work so well for shy drunks. Read too about the other alternatives for sobering up in 2009. Visit us to learn about dealing with other addictions including New Quit Smoking Ideas, and much more at the site that’s Dedicated to your Recovery!