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Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking? PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 09 February 2009 09:20
Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon. You can use the check boxes to keep track yourself of which questions you answer yes to, this information will not be communicated to us or anyone else.
  1. Do you worry about how much someoneelse drinks?
  2. Do you have money problems becauseof someone else's drinking?
  3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?
  4. Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?
  5. Do you blame the drinker's behavior onhis or her companions?
  6. Are plans frequently upset or canceledor meals delayed because of the drinker?
  7. Do you make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"?
  8. Do you secretly try to smell the drinker's breath?
  9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?
  10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behavior?
  11. Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?
  12. Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?
  13. Do you search for hidden alcohol?
  14. Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?
  15. Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
  16. Do you feel like a failure because you can't control the drinking?
  17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?
  18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?
  19. Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?
  20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, Al-Anon or Alateen may be able to help. See our meeting list for a list of meetings in Thailand. Feel free to contact any of the contact telephone numbers or email addresses listed in the meeting list if you want to ask any questions or talk about Al-Anon or related issues or drop into any of our weekly meetings.
Last Updated on Monday, 09 February 2009 09:50