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Alcoholism
THE TWENTY QUESTIONS
Are you an alcoholic? To answer this question, ask yourself
the following questions and answer them as honestly as you can.
1. Do you lose time from work due to your drinking?
2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
4. Is drinking affecting your reputation?
5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of your drinking?
7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?
8. Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare?
9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?
11. Do you want a drink the next morning?
12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
13. Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?
14. Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?
15. Do you drink to escape from worries or troubles?
16. Do you drink alone?
17. Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of your drinking?
18. Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?
19. Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?
20. Have you ever been in a hospital or institution on account of drinking?
If you have answered YES to 1 of the questions, there is a definite warning that you may be an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to any 2 of the questions, chances are that you are an alcoholic.
If you have answered YES to 3 or more, you are definitely an alcoholic.
This test has been used by Alcoholics Anonymous and various treatment facilities to help people become aware of the severity of their drinking patterns. An indication of the desire to stop drinking is that you are "sick and tired" of being sick and tired. Our behaviour affects everyone we come into contact with. It our responsibility to present our best side at all times. No one else can say that you have a drinking problem...it is up to you to admit it to yourself, and deal with it in a responsible way. If you need assistance, seek further information on EFT and ERT.
Emotional Freedom Techniques and Emotional Release Therapy can be beneficial in helping to overcome addictions. Nutrition also plays a part in your recovery.
For a free 15 minute consultation contact:
Kallie P. Miller, R.N., EFT-CC, 1-519-471-6234. London, Canada.
Both of these techniques may be facilitated over the telephone.
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