1. Others have jokingly told me that I drink too much, but I don't see my drinking as that big of a deal. | | | | | |
2. I drink to slow down my anxious mind. | | | | | |
3. My drinking seems to trigger more arguments with people close to me (e.g., spouse, friends, co-workers). | | | | | |
4. I have missed significant activities or events because of my drinking. | | | | | |
5. I drink to take the edge off of stressful days. | | | | | |
6. I eat a healthy and balanced diet. | | | | | |
7. As long as I am careful, I don't think it is a big deal to have a couple of drinks and drive a motorized vehicle. | | | | | |
8. I think I may have a drinking problem. | | | | | |
9. I set guidelines for how much I want to drink, but I often break those limits. | | | | | |
10. I have experienced withdrawal symptoms (e.g. shakes, irritability, insomnia, etc.) when I have tried to cut back on my drinking. | | | | | |
11. I can drink more than most people and still act normal. | | | | | |
12. I find that I have to drink more than I used to to get the same buzz. | | | | | |
13. My drinking has caused others to question if they can trust me. | | | | | |
14. I have skipped meals when I have been drinking. | | | | | |
15. I have felt out of control after drinking more than I should. | | | | | |
16. My drinking has created unwanted negative consequences for me (e.g. relationship problems, job stress, legal problems). | | | | | |
17. I am not as productive as I used to be because of my drinking. | | | | | |
18. If I could I, would drink any time of the day. | | | | | |
19. I have worried whether my drinking could cause me to lose my job. | | | | | |
20. Others have accused me of being drunk when I have only had a few drinks. | | | | | |
21. The best part of my day is when I can get a drink. | | | | | |
22. I only drink when I am with friends and family. | | | | | |
23. People in my life don't understand my drinking. | | | | | |
24. Rarely do I experience cold or flu like symptoms. | | | | | |