Alcohol Use—or Overuse? Screening Questions to Consider
Have you
ever wondered if, or been told that, you drink too much? Contrary to popular
opinion, there are standards by which professional therapists measure and
diagnose whether or not your use falls into troublesome levels. These standards
are based on research produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
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 therapist.
Fill out
this form below and submit to your therapist 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 ______
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