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What Exactly Is My Problem? Substance Dependence Test
  1. In the last 12 months, have you been consuming more alcohol or using more drugs than you originally intended to at a given time, or does your drinking or using drugs go on longer than you originally intended?
  2. In the last 12 months, have you been wanting to cut down, or have you tried to stop but not been able?
  3. In the last 12 months, has your tolerance increased - does it take more alcohol or drugs than it used to take to get high, or achieve the desired effect? Or does a given amount have less effect than it used to?
  4. In the last 12 months, have you had any withdrawal symptoms? For instance have you felt shaky the morning after drinking, or thick headed after smoking bhang (cannabis sativa) or after using cocaine
  5. In the last 12 months have you spent a significant amount of time procuring alcohol or drugs, using alcohol or drugs, or recovering from their effects?
  6. In the last 12 months, have you been spending more time drinking or using drugs and less time with friends and family, in work or school-related activities, or pursuing hobbies, sports or other interests?
  7. In the last 12 months, have you experienced any emotional or physical side effects - such as depression, anxiety, liver damage, stomach trouble - but continued to use drugs or alcohol anyway?
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