For Adults with FAMILY/FRIENDS who have ALCOHOL/DRUG PROBLEMS
(You can substitute"drugs" for "alcohol" if it fits your circumstances). Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need help.
Yes No Do you worry about how much someone else drinks?
Yes No Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?
Yes No Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?
Yes No Do you feel that if the drinker loved you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?
Yes No Do you blame the drinker's behavior on his or her companions?
Yes No Are plans frequently upset or cancelled or meals delayed because of the drinker?
Yes No Do you make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"?
Yes No Do you secretly try to smell the drinkers breath?
Yes No Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?
Yes No Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behavior?
Yes No Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?
Yes No Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?
Yes No Do you search for hidden alcohol?
Yes No Do you often ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?
Yes No Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
Yes No Do you sometimes feel like a failure when you think of the lengths you have gone to in order to control the drinking?
Yes No Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your problems would be solved?
Yes No Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?
Yes No Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?
Yes No Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?
   

If you have answered yes to three or more of these questions "Al-Anon" or "Alateen" may be able to help. You can contact them by looking in your local telephone directory.

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If you want to talk to a professional counsellor who specializes in helping people in distress because of family members or loved ones with alcohol or drug problems, call us at Rideauwood (613) 724-4881.
 

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