Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Commonly Misused Psychoactive Substances
Substance Dependence & Addiction Screening
At PRABAL, we address dependency on various psychoactive substances, offering professional treatment for individuals struggling with addiction to:
Alcohol
(Beer, Spirits, Wine)
Opioids
(Heroin, Smack, Horse)
Cocaine
(Coke, Snow, Crack)
Cannabis
(Marijuana, Pot, Weed)
Hallucinogens
(LSD, Acid, Angel Dust)
Stimulants
(Pep Pills, Speed, Bennies)
Sedatives and Hypnotics
(Barbiturates)
Inhalants
(Whitener, Nail Polish Remover)
Self-Assessment Tests
If you are concerned about your substance use, the following self-assessments may help you understand whether addiction may be present. Answer each question honestly, and if possible, consider having a close family member or friend help you reflect.
Interpretation:
- 1 Yes: Possible concern about alcohol use.
- 2 Yes: Likelihood of alcoholism.
- 3 or more Yes: Strong indication of alcoholism.
Drug Abuse Test
1.
Have you used drugs other than those needed for medical reasons?
2.
Do you misuse more than one drug at a time?
3.
Are you always able to stop using drugs?
4.
Have you ever had blackouts or flashbacks as a result of drug use?
5.
Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use?
6.
Does your spouse (or your parents) ever complain about your involvement with drugs?
7.
Have you neglected your family because of your use of drugs?
8.
Have you engaged in illegal activities in order to obtain drugs?
9.
Have you ever experienced withdrawal symptoms (felt sick) when you stopped taking drugs?
10.
Have you had medical problems as a result of your drug use (such as memory loss, hepatitis, convulsions, bleeding)?
Alcholism Test
1.
Is most of your drinking done in private or when you are alone?
2.
Is there a specific time each day that you crave an alcoholic drink?
3.
Do you need a drink first thing in the morning in order to function?
4.
Do you drink in order to forget about your troubles and worries?
5.
Do you have troubles sleeping because of your drinking?
6.
Since you have begun drinking, have you found your ambition has decreased?
7.
Is life at home unhappy because of your drinking?
8.
Are you careless of the welfare of your family when you are under the influence of alcohol?
9.
Do you feel remorseful after your drink?
10.
Have you ever had a loss of memory as a result of drinking?
11.
When with others, do you tend to drink because you are anxious?
12.
When drinking, do you find yourself hanging out with individual who are not a good influence?
13.
Has your reputation been directly affected by your drinking?
14.
Are you missing your work because of your drinking?
15.
Have you become less efficient because you started drinking?
16.
Have you ever been in a hospital or institution on account of drinking?
17.
Do you lose time from work due to drinking?
18.
Do you drink booze or shy with other people?
19.
Do you drink to build up your self confidence?