IF YOU DISPLAY THREE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING,
(OCCURRING DURING A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD), YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE.Ask yourself the following questions - above all, be honest with your answers.
1. Preoccupation with use.
2.. Using more than anticipated.
3. Developing tolerance.
4. Withdrawal symptoms.
5. Using to avoid or control withdrawal symptoms.
6. Repeated efforts to cut back use.
7. Intoxicated or high at inappropriate time or when withdrawal interferes with daily functions.
8. A reductions in social, occupational or recreational activities.
9. Chemical use continues despite social, emotional or physical problems.
ADDICTION
1. A compulsive use of chemicals
2. An obsession with further use.
3. A spiritual disease expressed through self-centeredness demand "What I want when I want it!"