Alcohol Use Self Assessment
Please answer YES or NO to the following questions:
When you are stressed, do you drink more than usual?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you look for reasons to get drunk?
○ YES ○ NO
Does anyone in your family have a history of drug or alcohol abuse?
○ YES ○ NO
Are you apt to use alcohol heavily after getting a bad grade or arguing with a friend?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you sometimes regret things you said or did while you were drunk?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you need alcohol to be “yourself” and have a good time?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you ever wake up in the morning after and discover that you cannot remember part of the evening?
○ YES ○ NO
Have you ever tried to cut down on your use?
○ YES ○ NO
(over)
Have you ever driven your car and worried that you might be stopped by a cop who could arrest you for being “under the influence”?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you feel annoyed when friends or relatives bring up the subject of your drinking?
○ YES ○ NO
Have you ever missed class due to drinking?
○ YES ○ NO
Do you usually drink to get drunk?
○ YES ○ NO
If you answered “YES” to two or more of these questions, you might consider meeting with one of Neumann’s LISN Peer Counselors (610-358-4541 or lisn@neumann.edu) or a professional counselor at The Counseling and Personal Development Center located in the Wellness Center at 604B Convent Road, 610-358-4540/4541. We offer free and confidential services for all Neumann students. In counseling, students can consider how the use of alcohol affects their relationships, school work, health and motivation. These services are appropriate for those wondering about their own behavior, or concerned about drinking of friends or family.
For additional information and links, visit
http://www.neumann.edu/life/counseling.asp
Other Resources in the area:
Mirmont Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, 610-744-1400
Northwestern Human Services, 610-328-3200
Alcoholics Anonymous, 215-574-6900
Al-Anon, 215-222-5244
Addiction Hotline, 610-853-7010