Lauren Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 For each question select your answer and write down the score given in brackets [ ]. Upon completion of the questionnaire, add up your total score and compare it to the profiles given at the bottom of the page. One unit of alcohol is: ½ pint average strength beer/lager OR one small glass of wine OR one single measure of spirits. Note: a can of high strength beer or lager may contain 3-4 units. How often do you have an alcoholic drink? [0] Never [2] 2-4 times a month [4] 4 or more times a week [1] Monthly or less [3] 2-3 times a week How many units of alcohol do you drink in a typical session? [0] 1 or 2 [2] 5 or 6 [4] 10 or more [1] 3 or 4 [3] 7, 8 or 9 How often do you have six or more units of alcohol in one session? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly How often during the last year have you missed work or not been able to do other things expected of you because of drinking? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly How often during the last year have you felt guilty after drinking? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking? [0] Never [2] Monthly [4] Daily or almost daily [1] Less than monthly [3] Weekly Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking? [0] No [4] Yes, during the last year [2] Yes but not in the last year Has a relative, friend or doctor been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down? [0] No [4] Yes, during the last year [2] Yes but not in the last year Total score If you scored: 0-7 Well done, you are a sensible drinker. Make sure you stay aware of how much you drink and look out for your friends and family. 8-15You drink a bit more than you should, and this could affect your health in the long run. Keeping a drinking diary may help you to see how much you drink and where you could cut down. If this doesn't help, visit a doctor for more advice. 16-19 You are a fairly heavy drinker, and could be damaging your health. You should consider visiting your GP for advice on how to cut down on your drinking. 20-40 Alcohol is causing you to have health problems and having a detrimental effect on other aspects of your life and the people around you. You are a very heavy drinker and should seriously reduce the amount you drink. Visit your GP for advice. They may then refer you to other sources of help and support in cutting down on the amount you drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyMacbeth Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks for the questionare Lorna. I am not as much as an alchie as I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Bloody hell - I DO have problems.... Ginny :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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