Please note: This questionnaire is a self-assessment tool. Even if you answer “yes” to several questions, it does not necessarily mean that you need to enter a rehabilitation program. It is simply designed to help you reflect on your substance use and consider whether speaking with a professional might be helpful.
- Do you feel that you need a drug (or alcohol) in order to function?
- Is it hard for you to control your drug use?
- Is it difficult for you to stay clean for several days at a time?
- Do you use more than one drug at a time?
- Have you ever lied about your use of drugs?
- Do you ever use a drug by yourself?
- Has your drug use made you isolate yourself from your friends and relatives?
- Do you hide your drug use from your friends or relatives?
- Do you use drugs to cope with your feelings or to avoid dealing with the problems in your life?
- Does your drug use ever cause you to feel guilty, worried, trapped, lonely, sad, depressed, or hopeless about the future?
- Does your drug use ever make you confused, incoherent, disorganised, disoriented, or cause you some memory loss?
- Has your drug use caused you problems with motivation or concentration?
- Does your drug use ever cause you to have difficulty paying attention at work, school, while doing your hobbies, or at home?
- Does your drug use cause you physical, emotional, psychological, family, social, financial, or legal problems?
- Have your loved ones ever complained that your drug use is damaging your relationship with them or do they criticise you for your drug use?
- Do you ever get aggressive when you use a drug?
- Does your drug use ever cause you to think about self-mutilation or ending your life?
- Have you ever ended up in the hospital after using drugs?
- Has anyone ever suggested to you that you go for a consultation to get help for your drug use?
- Has your doctor ever told you to stop taking your prescribed medication because it could be harmful to you given your use of drugs?
If you answered yes...
If you answered “yes” to one or more questions, it may be a sign that your substance use is having an impact on your life. We encourage you to reach out to our team to talk about your situation. A professional evaluation can help determine whether support or treatment might be right for you.
Portage has helped tens of thousands of people overcome substance abuse and reclaim their lives. We’re here to listen, without judgment.