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1. Do have any close relatives that have had a problem with drugs or alcohol?
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Do you use drugs to help detach yourself from life’s problems?
3. Do you sometimes use prior to attending a social function to avoid the risk of being caught using?
4. Do you think about drugs often and are preoccupied with when you can next use?
5. Have you changed your friends to those who are more accepting of your using?
6. Have you noticed that you need to take more of your drug of choice to achieve the desired effect?
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Do you lie to others about your using?
8. Do you ever take drugs during unsociable hours such as during the day or in the morning?
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Do you hide your drugs and make efforts to protect your supply?
Do you isolate yourself to allow you to take drugs on your own?
Has using ever caused you problems at work, school or at home?
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12. Have your friends ever commented on the amount of drugs you take or changes in your behaviour since you have been using?
13. Do you ever promise yourself to limit the quantity of drugs you take to find that you take more?
14. Do you feel guilt, remorse and a sense of low self esteem when you have used drugs?
15. Have you ever known that there would be negative consequences to your using but you have taken drugs regardless of this?
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Have you taken drugs in order to return to a state of normality?
17. Have you ever tried to stop taking drugs for a period of time but failed?
18. Does your using make you feel more normal and like everyone else?
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Do you feel you have no choice as to whether you use or not?
20. Do you make sure you have enough money for your drugs at the expense of other commitments such as buying food or paying bills?