Al-Anon - Is It For You?
Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following twenty questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon:
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Do you worry about how much someone drinks? |
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Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking? |
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Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking? |
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Do you feel that if the drinker loved you, he or she would stop drinking to please you? |
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Do you blame the drinker's behavior on his or her companions? |
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Are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker? |
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Do you make threats, such as "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"? |
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Do you secretly try to smell the drinker's breath? |
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Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout? |
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Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behavior? |
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Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking? |
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Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse? |
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Do you search for hidden alcohol? |
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Do you often ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking? |
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Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety? |
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Do you sometimes feel like a failure when you think of the lengths you have gone to control the drinker? |
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Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved? |
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Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker? |
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Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time? |
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Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems? |
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If you answered "yes" to three or more of these questions, Al-Anon or Alateen may help. You can contact Al-Anon or Alateen here. |
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© " Al-Anon, Is For You!" (S-17) Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. |
