Concerned about Alcohol and Drug Abuse? Take the Quiz
Do you have an alcohol or substance abuse problem? Many people become ill or injured as a result of the underlying disease of alcohol or drug abuse. There are very serious consequences that occur as a result of excessive drug and/or alcohol usage.
Take the following quizzes to see if there are issues you need to address.
Alcohol Abuse
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a social drinker should have 3 or fewer "yes" answers. If you have four or more "yes" answers, you may be one of the other nine million Americans with a drinking problem.
- Do you think and talk about drinking often?
- Do you drink more now than you used to?
- Do you sometimes gulp drinks?
- Do you often take a drink to help you relax?
- Do you drink when you are alone?
- Do you sometimes forget what happened when you were drinking?
- Do you keep a bottle hidden somewhere at home or at work ... for quick pick-me-ups?
- Do you need a drink to have fun?
- Do you ever just start drinking without really thinking about it?
- Do you drink in the morning to relieve a hangover?
Substance Abuse
If you answer yes to any of these questions, it could indicate that you have a problem with substance abuse.
- Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations without the use of some substance?
- Do you have to use more than you did at first to get the same feeling?
- Do you use when you are angry, sad, hurt, disappointed, feel pressured or stressed?
- Do you ever use at work, school, or while driving?
- Do you ever feel depressed, sad, or let down after a substance wears off?
- Do you become panicky or anxious if unable to obtain drugs or supply?
- Have your ever gotten in legal trouble due to use of substance?
- Have you ever mismanaged money as a result of spending it for drugs?
- Do you ever miss work, school, or appointments as a result of drug use?
- Do family/friends tell you, you have a problem?
Substance abuse leads to physical, psychological, emotional, financial, vocational, spiritual, and family impairments. It is necessary, when someone is dependent on drugs or alcohol, to seek help from experienced people.
Resources in the Milwaukee Area
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| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) |
414-771-9119 |
| Cocaine Anonymous (CA) |
414-445-5433 |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) |
414-390-5389 |
| Columbia Hospital |
414-961-3500 |
| The Counseling Center
of Milwaukee |
414-271-4610 |
| Dewey Center |
414-454-6600 |
| Elmbrook Hospital (24 hours) |
262-785-2000 |
| Genesis Behavioral Services |
414-344-3406 |
| Milwaukee Council on Alcoholism |
414-771-4808 |
| Milwaukee Women's Center |
414-466-1247 |
| St. Luke's Southshore Hospital |
414-489-9000 |
| St. Michael's Hospital (24 hours) |
414-527-8131 |
| VA Medical Center |
414-384-2000 |
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital |
262-968-4036 |
If you think you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, ask your physician for help or contact one of the resources listed above.
You may also use the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator to find a resource in your area.
David A. Severance, MD
Family Physician, Lincoln Avenue Clinic Article Created: 1999-02-25
Article Updated: 2004-05-20
Each year, Medical College of Wisconsin physicians care for more than 180,000 patients, representing nearly 500,000 patient visits. Medical College physicians practice at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and many other hospitals and clinics in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
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