How Can You Tell If You Have A Drinking Problem?

You don't have to drink every day to have a drinking problem. Whether you have been drinking for six months or thirty years, you could develop a problem.

Alcoholism is an equal opportunity disease that does not respect ethnicity, sex, age or income levels. Most importantly, it is treatable.

*Have You Ever...*
- Had a hangover	- Blacked out
- Had your stomach pumped	- Thrown up in your sleep
- Embarassed yourself	- Been physically injured
- Driven while drunk	- Had unplanned or unwanted sex
- Caused fights or arguments	- Received poor grades
- Been arrested	- Gotten a sexually transmitted infection
- Passed out	- Lowered your potential
- Missed classes	- Thought about suicide
- Overdosed
*Because Of Alcohol?*

DO YOU...
· Get drunk frequently?
· Get drunk when you intend to stay sober?
· Begin the day with a drink? (Weekends count, too.)
· Try unsuccessfully to control your drinking?
· Have a high tolerance?
· Experience blackouts or personality changes?
· Injure yourself or others while drinking?
· Engage in illegal activities while drinking?
· Encounter school, job or financial difficulties?
· Suffer family or social problems?
· Have hangovers that increase in duration or severity?
· Find reasons to be in drinking situations?

If you have one or more of the symptoms listed above, you may have a drinking problem.
Now is the time to be truthful with yourself.
If you need help, we are here.
For more information call 706-542-8690.