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7750 Clayton Road Suite 208
St. Louis, MO
63117

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Peggy Levinson - Creating Authentic Relationships

Youth Alcohol Abuse Test

Alcohol consumption falls into two categories: social drinking and drinking to experience the physical effects of alcohol. At times, when young men and women are in a situation where alcohol is available, they may feel as if they need to drink as much as possible to gain social acceptance or take advantage of the situation. Frequent binge drinking can lead to serious health concerns, establish poor drinking habits, and can culminate in alcoholism. It is important to understand the risks of binge drinking and to identify the warning signs of dependence in yourself and in your friends.

yes no	1. Does drinking interfere with your school work?
yes no	2. Do you drink to remove social anxiety and to emerge from your protective “shell”?
yes no	3. Does drinking increase your self-confidence?
yes no	4. Do you frequently drink alone, in a non-social setting?
yes no	5. Has your reputation been influenced by others’ disapproval of your drinking habits?
yes no	6. Is drinking an escape from school pressures or personal issues?
yes no	7. After drinking, do you feel depressed or let down?
yes no	8. Do your friends tell you that you drink too much?
yes no	9. Has the frequent purchase of liquor led you to develop financial difficulties?
yes no	10. Do you feel invincible or powerful when you drink?
yes no	11. Have any of your friends stopped associating with you due to your drinking habits?
yes no	12. Has the pursuit of easier access to liquor caused you to begin hanging out with a new group of friends?
yes no	13. Do you drink more than your friends do?
yes no	14. Do you have a problem realizing when you should stop drinking?
yes no	15. Have you ever blacked out, forgetting what occurred the night before?
yes no	16. Have you ever been hospitalized for the over-consumption of alcohol?
yes no	17. Have you ever run into problems with the law because you were inebriated?
yes no	18. Do you immediately discount lectures or reading materials that warn about the dangers of drinking?
yes no	19. Do you believe you have a problem with 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.