#1. Have you ever used drugs for non-medical reason, outside of what was prescribed or recommended by a doctor?
#2. Do you find yourself using more than one drug at a time?
#3. Do you often find yourself using the substance despite wanting to cut down or stop?
#4. DDo you spend significant amount of time and illegal methods for obtaining, using or recovering from the effects of the substance specially on health ?
#5. Have you ever failed to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home or neglected family due to substance abuse or behavior?
#6. Has your spouse or parents expressed concerns or complaints about your involvement with drugs?
#7. Have you ever lied or concealed the extent of your substance abuse from others?
#8. Do you experience withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop using the substance?
#9. Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed or found important because of substance use?
#10. Have you increased the amount of the substance to achieve the same effect , or do you feel the need to use more over time?
