Is A.A. for You? This set of questions is offered as a simple tool to help you take an honest look at your drinking. Many of us found that answering these questions was the first step toward understanding whether alcohol had begun to affect our lives. Your responses are private, and there is no diagnosis — just an opportunity for personal reflection. Take a moment, answer as honestly as you can, and see what your own experience tells you. 1 / 12 Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but only lasted for a couple of days? Yes No 2 / 12 Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking-- stop telling you what to do? Yes No 3 / 12 Have you ever switched from one kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk? Yes No 4 / 12 Have you had to have a drink upon awakening during the past year? Yes No 5 / 12 Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble? Yes No 6 / 12 Have you had problems connected with drinking during the past year? Yes No 7 / 12 Has your drinking caused trouble at home? Yes No 8 / 12 Do you ever try to get "extra" drinks at a party because you do not get enough? Yes No 9 / 12 Do you tell yourself you can stop drinking any time you want to, even though you keep getting drunk when you don't mean to? Yes No 10 / 12 Have you missed days of work or school because of drinking? Yes No 11 / 12 Do you have "blackouts"? Yes No 12 / 12 Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink? Yes No 0% Exit Your name Your email Your message (optional)
