Drug or alcohol problems can affect everyone regardless of age, sex, race, marital status, income level, or lifestyle.  You may have a serious problem with drugs or alcohol if:

• You drink or get high on a regular basis.
• You lie about the amount of drugs or alcohol you are using.
• You have given up activities such as sports, homework, or hanging out with friends who don't use drugs or drink.
• You believe that in order to have fun you need to drink and/or use drugs.
• You turn to alcohol and/or drugs to relieve stress.

• You drink or use more drugs to get the same effect you got with smaller amounts.
• You drink and/or use drugs alone.
• You have had trouble at work or in school because of drugs or alcohol use.
• You become angry when others question you about your use of alcohol or drugs.
• You have experienced blackouts.
• You have made promises to yourself and others that you would stop drinking or using drugs.
• You feel alone, miserable, and depressed.