Alcohol abuse is the second most common form of substance abuse, following tobacco, and can destroy all areas of life - social, physical, and psyche. The test will help to find out if you have an alcohol addiction. To get an accurate result, answer honestly.
How often do you drink strong drinks?
Don't drink or rarely drink
On holidays and evenings when I want to relax
Once a week
Two-three times a week
More than three times a week
Do you use alcohol for stress release?
No
I try not to
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Do you think that you need to stop drinking?
I don't drink
It won't hurt
I understand that I need to do something
I'll quit from New Year
I tried to quit a couple of times but I failed
Do you become more liberated and free after drinking alcohol?
I haven't noticed
Not always
Yes, I have noticed this
Yes, my self-esteem improves immediately
Only in this way do I feel free
How would you react if someone invited you to a holiday without alcohol?
It's not important, I can have fun without alcohol
Maybe, I'll come... but it will be boring there
Unlikely
And what will I do there?
No, not my cup of tea
Does the amount of alcohol you drink increase each time?
No
I drink more if I want to have more fun
Yes, I notice it
Of course, every time
I don't know how much I need to get drunk
Bad hangover after alcohol?
I try not to overstep the bounds
Sometimes, if I go over the top
Yes, very bad
It was worse in the past
I cool coppers every day. For that reason, no.
If you get blasted, do your hands tremble and do you feel anxious?
Never
No, I get a headache and I become sick
Yes, that's how I feel
Very often
All the time
Do you have memory loss after parties?
Not at all
Some moments are forgotten but in general I remember everything
A couple of times
Recently - often
Yes, I can remember almost nothing
Has your range of interests recently narrowed?
Don't agree
I catch myself thinking about it
Yes, I take less interest in bygone passions
Yes, life is meaningless
I only feel interested in life when I am under the influence
Have you ever consulted a drug therapist?
There was no need
No, I'm not addicted
No, but people have suggested it
I'll manage on my own!
I have, but it didn't help
Have there been conflict situations because of alcohol?
No
No, I could manage it
Yes, there have been a couple of incidents
Yes, not a big deal
I don't even remember
Could you spend your last money on alcohol?
Never
No, I doubt it
If I'm fed up with everything
If I can find someone to borrow from
It has happened
Do you have other addictions? Drug abuse, game addiction, toxicomania?
No
I can try
It has happened
Tha main thing is to have alcohol
Yes, alcohol is not enough
If someone suddenly offers you a drink, what is your reaction?
I'll refuse
A little bit
I don't mind if I do
I'll agree, my mood will be better!
I'll agree, I cannot cope without regular doses of alcohol
You have no addiction!
You're an alcohol independent person. Spirits are not escape in your life. Carry on! Share your result! The main symptoms of alcohol addiction are listed below just in case. If you noticed them in those close to you, this is a serious cause to consult a doctor. 1. Lack of control over the amount of consumed alcohol. A person drinks more than he planned. 2. Subdued mood when in a sober condition. This causes abstinence syndrome. 3. There is a sharp change of mood given the chance to have some alcohol. A person is joyful only under the influence. 4. Denial of addiction. A person doesn't realize the amount of alcohol he drinks. 5. Using every chance to have some alcohol. If every small event becomes a reason to have a bottle, this is a serious signal.
First stage signs
Possibly, you have the first stage of addiction. In the first stage of alcoholism, a person drinks alcohol and he thinks that he only takes pleasure without experiencing any negative consequences. Alcohol gives the person a strong short-term benefit to the person, thus making him perceive alcohol as not only harmless but desired. The person has no hangover, headache, or other unpleasant responses yet. Try to live a healthy lifestyle! Share the quiz result to help your friends to check themselves! The main symptoms of alcohol addiction are listed below just in case. If you noticed them in your close ones, this is a serious cause to consult a doctor. 1. Lack of control over the amount of consumed alcohol. A person drinks more than he planned. 2. Subdued mood in sober condition. This causes abstinence syndrome. 3. Sharp change of mood given the chance to have some alcohol. A person is joyful only under the influence. 4. Denial of addiction. A person doesn't realize the amount of alcohol he drinks. 5. Using each chance to have some alcohol. If every small event becomes a reason to have a bottle, this is a serious signal.
Second stage signs
Probably, you have the symptoms of the second stage of addiction. Drinking alcohol in the second stage is constant and periodica. For example, once a week a person makes sure to get totally drunk, this condition is accompanied by the total loss of control. Presence of alcohol in life becomes a necessity. The body is adapted to alcohol, natural reflexes of alcohol rejection are being removed. The person believes that he just taking a rest on weekends, to relieve stress and so on. It won't hurt to consult a psychotherapist The main symptoms of alcohol addiction are listed below just in case. If you noticed them in your close ones, this is a serious cause to consult a doctor. 1. Lack of control over the amount of consumed alcohol. A person drinks more than he planned. 2. Subdued mood in sober condition. This causes abstinence syndrome. 3. Sharp change of mood given the chance to have some alcohol. A person is joyful only under the influence. 4. Denial of addiction. A person doesn't realize the amount of alcohol he drinks. 5. Using each chance to have some alcohol. If every small event becomes a reason to have a bottle, this is a serious signal.
Third stage signs
Probably, you have the symptoms of the third stage of addiction. At the third stage of alcoholism, the whole life of a person starts to be built around alcohol consumption. Other activities lose their importance and pale into significance. Other addictions start to form and strengthen in the person. The frequency of alcohol consumption increases. The person can drink alcohol several days in a row, for example, on Friday and Saturday. It won't hurt to consult a psychotherapist The main symptoms of alcohol addiction are listed below just in case. If you noticed them in your close ones, this is a serious cause to consult a doctor. 1. Lack of control over the amount of consumed alcohol. A person drinks more than he planned. 2. Subdued mood in sober condition. This causes abstinence syndrome. 3. Sharp change of mood given the chance to have some alcohol. A person is joyful only under the influence. 4. Denial of addiction. A person doesn't realize the amount of alcohol he drinks. 5. Using each chance to have some alcohol. If every small event becomes a reason to have a bottle, this is a serious signal.
Fourth stage signs
Probably, you have the symptoms of the fourth stage of addiction. At the fourth stage, mental problems caused by alcohol appear. Degradation of personality, which the person doesn't notice, is taking place. The skills of sober life, the ability to get along well with people and manage problems is being lost. The frequency of alcohol consumption is constant and doesn't change for some time. Irreversible changes in the person's psyche, physiology start to take place.It won't hurt to consult a psychotherapist The main symptoms of alcohol addiction are listed below just in case. If you noticed them in your close ones, this is a serious cause to consult a doctor. 1. Lack of control over the amount of consumed alcohol. A person drinks more than he planned. 2. Subdued mood in sober condition. This causes abstinence syndrome. 3. Sharp change of mood given the chance to have some alcohol. A person is joyful only under the influence. 4. Denial of addiction. A person doesn't realize the amount of alcohol he drinks. 5. Using each chance to have some alcohol. If every small event becomes a reason to have a bottle, this is a serious signal.