Are you an alcoholic?
So, are you on
your way to
dependence physically
and emotionally
on alcohol?
Here is a simple
screening tool called
the CAGE questionnaire
to help in the
early detection of alcoholism.
If you answer
Yes” to any of the following
questions, there
may be a problem.
1. Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
If you think you have a problem, the first and best thing you can do is to go to your counselors. Sometimes the realization that you even want to talk about your concerns is enough to bring you to awareness and vigilance. Getting help and getting over denial is the first step to recovery.
1. Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
If you think you have a problem, the first and best thing you can do is to go to your counselors. Sometimes the realization that you even want to talk about your concerns is enough to bring you to awareness and vigilance. Getting help and getting over denial is the first step to recovery.