How
can someone tell if they have an alcohol problem?
If
you are a teenager who drinks alcohol, you do have
an alcohol problem. Every damaging effect of alcohol is
worse in teenagers than it is in adults. Alcohol is not
good for anyone, but its terrible for teens.
An
Interactive Self-Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
The
following assessment was adapted from a test offered by the
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
This
assessment is not meant to diagnose a problem with alcohol
or other drugs, but only to identify a possible problem. Only
a physician or professional clinician should diagnose.
Answer
these short "Yes or No" questions to see if you
might need help.