If you are concerned that you may have developed a problem with your drinking you may find it useful to ask yourself the following ten questions ? You need to answer each question carefully and honestly. Try to avoid minimising any difficulties. Your answers may help you to decide whether or not you have an alcohol-related problem.

1. Do you feel that your drinking is out of your control ?

2. Has your health deteriorated due to your use of alcohol ?

3. Does your drinking cause rows or disagreements between you and your partner / family ?

4. Have you lost friends due to your drinking ?.

5. Has your drinking caused problems in your working life (e.g. by impairing your performance, having days off due to hangovers, disciplinary proceedings, etc.) ?.

6. Has your drinking caused any financial problems (e.g. debts, unpaid bills, etc.) ?

7. Have you neglected yourself due to your drinking ?

8. Does your drinking make you feel very depressed ?

9. Have you had problems with the law due to your drinking (e.g. drink-driving convictions) ?

10. Are you more likely to become violent when you've been drinking ?