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Substance abuse Self-Assessment Quiz:

Do You Have Problems with Substance Abuse?

1.	Yes	No	Have you developed a tolerance to a substance, such as alcohol?
2.	Yes	No	If you answer yes to one or both of the following questions, it’s likely that you have.
a.	Yes	No	Do you notice less of an effect over time from the same amount of the substance?
b.	Yes	No	Do you need increased amounts of the substance to achieve the desired effect?
3.	Yes	No	Do you experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking the substance?
4.	Yes	No	Have you tried to cut down on your use of the substance?
5.	Yes	No	Have other people encouraged you to cut down on your use of the substance?
6.	Yes	No	Do you use the substance in situations that might cause physical harm, such as driving a car while under the influence of alcohol?
7.	Yes	No	Have you experienced legal problems related to your use of the substance?
8.	Yes	No	Is your use of the substance leading to failure at work or school?
9.	Yes	No	Is your use of the substance affecting your personal relationships?

The more of these questions to which you answered yes, the more likely it is that substance abuse is a critical issue to address.

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