Behavioral Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

20 December 2009

If you or a loved one is developing any of the following behaviors, you (or he/she) may have a substance-abuse problem.  Complete the following statements, then identify each statement as either True (T) or False (T).

My (or my loved one’s) substance abuse causes me (or him/her) to…

break promises. (T or F)

neglect responsibilities. (T or F)

arrive late for work or school. (T or F)

skip work or school. (T or F)

fall behind in work or school. (T or F)

get sick. (T or F)

begin delinquent behaviors (lying, cheating, stealing, etc...). (T or F)

run away from home. (T or F)

have casual  or risky sex. (T or F)

engage in prostitution. (T or F)

commit crime. (T or F)

vandalize property. (T or F)

assault other people. (T or F)

try other, more dangerous drugs. (T or F)

drive or operate machinery while high or drunk.

take dangerous physical risks. (T or F)

The more statements you identified as true, the greater the substance abuse issue is. Get help now.