Self Test Drug Use

Do you often use drugs by yourself?

Have you ever lied to a doctor to get more or “better” medication?

Do you have a routine of drug use? (eg. A specific time or place each day where you need to use drugs)

Have you changed your friend group or the places you hang out in order to be in a more drug friendly environment?

Have you ever used a drug without knowing what it was or what it would do to you?

Have you ever used drugs at work or school?

Have you ever lied about your drug use to avoid judgment or consequences?

Have you ever spent money on drugs that you should have used for your bills?

Does using drugs interrupt your sleeping or eating?

Do you feel like it’s impossible for you to live without drugs?

Do you feel like you can’t have fun without using drugs?

Do you have many fears that other people think are irrational?

Do you often use drugs to cope with stress or emotional pain?

Have you ever overdosed on any drugs?

Do you find that the amount of drugs you are using is getting larger, but your high is staying the same?

Do you find that you need to take different drugs to help you “come down”?

Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?

Have you ever lost a friend or relationship due to drugs?

Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?

Have you ever done crime, serious or minor, to get drugs or to save money on bills so you could use the money for drugs?