Millions of
people are affected by the excessive
drinking of a family member or friend. These 20 questions are designed to help
you decide whether you need Al-Anon. Check all that apply to you:
1. Do
you worry about how much someone drinks?
2. Do
you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?
3. Do
you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?
4. Do
you feel that if the drinker loved you, he or she would stop drinking
to please you?
5. Do
you blame the drinker's behavior on his or her companions?
6. Are
plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker?
7. Do
you make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave
you"?
8. Do
you secretly try to smell the drinker's breath?
9. Are
you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?
10. Have
you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behavior?
11. Are
holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?
12. Have
you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?
13. Do
you search for hidden alcohol?
14. Do
you often ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?
15. Have
you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
16. Do
you sometimes feel like a failure when you think of the lengths you have gone to
control the drinker?
17. Do
you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be
solved?
18. Do
you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?
19. Do
you feel angry, confused or depressed most of the time?
20. Do
you feel there is no one who understands your problems?
If you
answered yes to any of these questions, Al-Anon or Alateen may be able to help
you.
You can contact Al-Anon/Alateen by finding your local (or the
nearest) Al-Anon Information Office in the
section of this website, checking your local telephone directory, or by calling
1-888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666), 8am to 6pm ET, Monday through Friday.
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