Warning signs of a drinking problem

• Do you ever feel guilty after drinking too much?
• Do you ever end up drinking more than you planned?
• Do you take a drink or two before going to a party where you know drinks will be served?
• Do you ever avoid a party because drinks will not be served?
• Do you find yourself sneaking extra drinks at parties?
• Do your family or friends ever argue with you about your drinking, or the money it costs?
• Do you feel a need to drink to calm down or relax?
• Have you ever been unable to remember events that happened while you were drinking?
• Do you take a drink first thing in the morning to get yourself together?
• Do you look for excuses to celebrate and does celebrating always mean drinking?
• Do you drink alone?
• Do you drink more than four days out of the week?
• Do you ever drink for several days in a row or over a weekend without ever sobering up?
• Do you lie about your drinking or minimize the amount you drink?
• Have you ever been late for work or missed appointments because you were drunk or hungover?
• Have you ever fallen or had accidents related to drinking?
• Do you look forward to a drink at a particular time of day?
• Are you drinking more than you did a year ago?
• Does it take less alcohol to get you drunk than it did a year ago?

Call Pioneer Counseling Center today for a free, confidential alcohol assessment at 1-800-833-4105.