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Often, individuals who have a problem with drug addiction will not admit that they have a problem.

This assessment tool could serve as an eye-opener for the individual and force them to admit that they may have a problem with drugs.

Ask them to answer the following questions as honestly as possible, or leave the questionnaire in a place where he or she will most likely find it. Answers are yes or no.

Have you had problems at work or school due to your drug use?

Is your drug use making your home life unhappy?

Do you use drugs in order to help you feel more comfortable around people?

Have you spent money on drugs that were supposed to be spent on other things, like children’s clothes? Rent? Money owed to others?

Have you been spending time with people that you don’t really care about because of your drug use?

Has your drug use led you to take dangerous risks?

Do you get cravings for drugs?

Has your drug use led you to do things you are ashamed of?

Have you ever used drugs in the morning?

Have you ever been involved in a serious physical or verbal fight when using drugs?

Do you ever use drugs to escape worries?

Is it hard for you to imagine living without drugs?

Have you ever thought you should cut back on your drug use?

Has anyone ever criticized your drug use?

Have you ever been arrested for a drug-related incident?

Have you ever had trouble remembering what happened as a result of your drug use?

Have you ever had a health problem because of your drug use?

Have you ever lied about your drug use?

Have you ever lost interest in things or activities that you used to find enjoyable?

Do you feel like your life simply isn’t working out?

If the individual answers yes to three or more of these questions, then they probably have a drug problem that will only get worse without the proper help. Encourage them to seek the professional help that they need. Provide them with literature and contact sources. Give them a list of web sites that they can visit for more information. If all else fails, schedule an intervention to confront the individual with a drug problem.

For more information about intervention methods and techniques, there are a variety of resources available on the Internet and via local, community organizations.