St. Louis Counselor, Peggy Levinson - Marriage, Child & Family Therapist

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Clayton Psychotherapy Center
7750 Clayton Road Suite 208
St. Louis, MO
63117

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(314) 644-3339

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Peggy Levinson - Creating Authentic Relationships

Alcohol Abuse Test

Millions of Americans either abuse alcohol personally or know a close friend or family member who does. Recognizing a drinking problem in yourself or a loved one is the first step toward treating this difficult disease.

yes no	1. Do you feel that you consume a normal amount of alcohol?
yes no	2. Do your friends and family believe that you consume a normal amount of alcohol?
yes no	3. Are you able to stop after only one or two drinks?
yes no	4. Do you begin drinking in the morning, before lunch?
yes no	5. Has excessive alcohol consumption ever caused you to forget the events of the night before?
yes no	6. Do you, or others that you love, express concern over how much alcohol you drink?
yes no	7. Do you feel that you can always stop drinking whenever you want to?
yes no	8. Do you occasionally become violent after having consumed alcohol?
yes no	9. Has drinking ever negatively affected your relationship with your spouse or significant other?
yes no	10. Have members of your family ever sought outside help to cope with your drinking habits?
yes no	11. Has drinking ever caused you to be fired from your job?
yes no	12. Has heavy drinking ever led to your hospitalization?
yes no	13. Do you have liver-related health problems? Cirrhosis?
yes no	14. After drinking heavily, have you ever experienced symptoms of delirium tremens (severe shaking, hearing voices in your head, or hallucinations)?
yes no	15. Have you ever sought out a doctor, priest, social worker, etc., to help you deal with the emotional issues accompanying a drinking problem?
yes no	16. Have you ever sought out professional help in an attempt to stop drinking?
yes no	17. Has drinking ever been a reason for your family or your doctor to admit you into a psychiatric hospital?
yes no	18. Have you ever run into problems with the law (indecent behavior, DUI, etc.) due to your consumption of alcohol?

For an assessment, and to talk about the results of your test, please schedule an interview to discuss your situation in person by calling Peggy Levinson at (314) 644-3339.

DISCLAIMER: The tests on this site are intended for educational and informational purposes only, and by no means can replace medical diagnosis or professional advice. The tests are offered without any expressed or implied warranties whatsoever. They are neither exhaustive nor definitive and should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment.