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Did You Know?

Purchase or public possession of alcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 everywhere in the United States.

Teen Substance Abuse Self-Test

If you are a teenager and suspect you may be having trouble controlling your drinking or drug use, and feel you may need drug treatment or alcohol treatment take a self-test:

Please answer every question. If a question is not applicable, select No.

Yes   No

Do you use alcohol or other drugs to build self-confidence? Do you ever drink or get high immediately after you have a problem at home or school? Have you ever missed school due to alcohol or other drugs? Does it bother you if someone says that you use too much alcohol or other drugs? Have you started hanging out with a heavy drinking or drug using crowd? Are alcohol and other drugs affecting your reputation? Do you feel guilty or bummed out after using alcohol or other drugs? Do you feel more at ease on a date when drinking or using other drugs? Have you gotten into trouble at home for using alcohol and other drugs? Do you borrow money or "do without" other things to buy alcohol and other drugs? Do you feel a sense of power when you use alcohol or other drug? Have you lost friends since you started using alcohol or other drugs? Do you drink or use other drugs until your supply is all gone? Do you ever wake up and wonder what happened the night before? Have you ever been busted or hospitalized due to alcohol or use of illicit drugs? Do you "turn off" any studies or lectures about alcohol or illicit drug use? Do you think you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs? Has there ever been someone in your family with a drinking or other drug problem?

 

If you answered "Yes" to three or more of these questions you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs.

For help or to schedule a free confidential screening, call 877-505-HOPE (877-505-4673).

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