Alcohol Abuse Test

danslevent

I noticed lately that I am drinking way more often than I usually would, I can no longer really resist having a drink with dinner or in the evening. I might have three days gap but would generally drink at least four times a week. Not extremely heavily, but maybe some wine or cans with friends, sometimes a few glasses of wine by myself.

I just did an alcohol abuse test and have been told to immediately contact a professional because I scored a ten out of twenty six! I know I do drink a little more than maybe most but this is alarming!

What result did you get? I am either going to be very comforted or extremely worried. Alcoholism does run in my family and I am trying to cut down.

https://ncadd.org/learn-about-alcohol/alcohol-abuse-self-test

encore1

I couldve written your op myself!

Did the test and got 9. I think some of the questions are a bit silly though, eg "can you drink more now than when you first started drinking?" surely everyone can...?

Well I answered yes to four of those questions.

1. I have had nights were I don't remember some parts
2. I usually have a reason for heavy drinking occasions (I thought this meant like, a night out, rather than just getting bladdered for the sake of it)
3. I have sometimes failed to keep promised I've made to myself to curb my drinking - that's true - I've said I'll go out and have one, and then gotten drunk.
4. I can drink less now than I used to be able to - I assumed that was down to age?

Still and all. It suggests I go to a professional to seek help.

Oh dear.

ceadaoin.

I scored 2 because I have a higher alcohol tolerance than when I first started drinking and I blacked out once about 13 years ago. That still means I should seek advise about my drinking problem apparently.

Davarus Walrus

Pints in town anyone?

ArtyM

Deleted User wrote: »

Still and all. It suggests I go to a professional.
Oh dear.

How is a visit to a Hooker is going to help?

Panthro

11, I passed the test, woooo!!


I should celebrate...

danslevent

Wow, ten must be seriously bad...

2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink? Yes
3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though
your friends say you didn’t pass out? Yes
6. Are you more in a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be? Yes
7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking? Yes
11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily? Yes
12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking? Yes
14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or
cutting down on your drinking? Yes
16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking? Yes
25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heavy drinking? Yes
26. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol? Yes

Sunnyisland

I got 8 and I haven't had an alcoholic drink in nearly six years, :-( must be all the tea so...

First time I drank I was very tipsy on 2 cans, I drink more than that now. I must be an alcoholic

danslevent

I just feel like I may be developing a bit of a problem because I want to cut down, but then don't and I love drinking alone. I know that may be weird, but I find nothing more relaxing than wine and a book or watching tv.

Macavity.

Haha I scored 13! I'm the winner!

8, that's not more than 8. So I'm fine after all.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo

Seriously, you should only ever take an online "test" like this with a pinch of salt...



...a shot of sambuca and a slice of lemon, wooh, wooh, wooh!!! :pac:

Tail Docker

I scored forty eight. "Go book a plot" was the advice.

BeardySi

A score of 2 or more and you should seek help?? Not written with the Irish attitude to drinking in mind methinks....

7 not too bad at all! seems perfectly reasonable to me!

BBDBB

We're all going to heaven lads Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Sunnyisland

danslevent wrote: »

I just feel like I may be developing a bit of a problem because I want to cut down, but then don't and I love drinking alone. I know that may be weird, but I find nothing more relaxing than wine and a book or watching tv.

Well then you be better of here :-)



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Cantstandsya

I go for a few pints once a week or every other week, I have about 4 pints when I do.

That site scored me a 3 and told me I needed to seek professional help. Now I am all for things that help people but that is nonsense. NCADD p seems to be affiliated with one of the founders of AA, which is a religious programme so no surprise that it's overly puritanical...

The fact that questions have "ever" in them makes it a bit silly IMO.

willmunny1990

Davarus Walrus wrote: »

Pints in town anyone?

Fcuking need them after reading my score..

Bongalongherb

Your Self-Test Score: 15

I actually done better than I thought

Ditch

Danslevent; If ye drinking habits trouble ye? Then ye have a problem.

Me? Eight to ten pints a day. So, pretty much permanently pissed. I get up. Sort my shid out. Couple of mugs of tea. Hit the lash.

So what? I'm retired. I live alone, pretty much in isolation from the community at large. I Don't drink the one day I go into town. (Well, two pints spread over four hours?)

I bother no one. It doesn't bother me. I can afford it (I home brew ) and it has no impingement on my feelings of health or happiness. I'm an irritatingly happy little soul, in fact

But, those sad sacks would probably want me on the ward. F**k 'em!


TL/DR; Get Pissed!

MadYaker

Ditch wrote: »

Danslevent; If ye drinking habits trouble ye? Then ye have a problem.

Me? Eight to ten pints a day. So, pretty much permanently pissed. I get up. Sort my shid out. Couple of mugs of tea. Hit the lash.

So what? I'm retired. I live alone, pretty much in isolation from the community at large. I Don't drink the one day I go into town. (Well, two pints spread over four hours?)

I bother no one. It doesn't bother me. I can afford it (I home brew ) and it has no impingement on my feelings of health or happiness. I'm an irritatingly happy little soul, in fact

But, those sad sacks would probably want me on the ward. F**k 'em!


TL/DR; Get Pissed!

If this is true you are an alcoholic and are doing yourself serious damage. But sure, if you're happy enough, what harm. You aren't hurting anyone else I suppose.


I scored 5. Apparently I should seek professional help, joke of a survey.

Holsten

That test is absolute bollox.

Your Self-Test Score: 14.

I hardly ever drink at all and I get a 14 which is " serious level of alcohol-related problems requiring immediate attention and possible treatment."

Ditch

Ditch wrote: »

Danslevent; If ye drinking habits trouble ye? Then ye have a problem.

Me? Eight to ten pints a day. So, pretty much permanently pissed. I get up. Sort my shid out. Couple of mugs of tea. Hit the lash.

So what? I'm retired. I live alone, pretty much in isolation from the community at large. I Don't drink the one day I go into town. (Well, two pints spread over four hours?)

I bother no one. It doesn't bother me. I can afford it (I home brew ) and it has no impingement on my feelings of health or happiness. I'm an irritatingly happy little soul, in fact

But, those sad sacks would probably want me on the ward. F**k 'em!


TL/DR; Get Pissed!

Permanently pissed on 8-10 pints a day? I hope that's a strong homebrew you're making.

loobylou

2 Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?

21 Have you recently noticed that you can't drink as much as you used to?

TeddyTedson

18 :eek:

1. Do you drink heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have had a quarrel
with someone? No
2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink? Yes
3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though
your friends say you didn’t pass out? Yes
4. When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few extra drinks when others
won’t know about it? Yes
5. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not available? Yes
6. Are you more in a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be? Yes
7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking? No
8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your drinking? Yes
9. Have you been having more memory “blackouts” recently? No
10. Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends say they’ve had enough? Yes
11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily? No
12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking? Yes
13. Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following different plans to control your
drinking? Yes
14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or
cutting down on your drinking? Yes
15. Have you ever had a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence
of alcohol) violation, or any other legal problem related to your drinking? Yes
16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking? No
17. Are you having more financial, work, school, and/or family problems as a result of
your drinking? Yes
18. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your drinking? No
19. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are drinking? Yes
20. Do you sometimes have the “shakes” in the morning and find that it helps to have a
“little” drink, tranquilizer or medication of some kind? Yes
21. Have you recently noticed that you can’t drink as much as you used to? No
22. Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time? Yes
23. After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that aren’t there? Yes
24. Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your drinking? No
25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heavy drinking? Yes
26. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol? Yes

Although I think my problem is binge drinking, sometimes I find it hard to stop rather than craving a drink.
I think recently I've made some good moves in the right direction however.
One day I will be a non drinking

Edit: Actually probably should have been 19, I suppose I do feel guilty about drinking from time to time.

Tin Foil Hat

A few of those question fall under the category of, "When did you stop beating your wife?".

Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?
Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking?
Have you ever gone to anyone for help about your drinking?


Not to mention the idiocy of equally weighting the questions when totting up the score.
"Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time?", and, "After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that aren’t there?" score the same as - " Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol?"
Fukkin LOL! Worst test ever!

8 for me, btw.

c_man

Davarus Walrus wrote: »

Pints in town anyone?

Better hurry up. I'll be lucky to be let in anywhere at the pace I'm going. Wahey Thursday!

fussyonion

I scored 4.

I think it's unfair some of those questions. The one about "Do you feel guilty after drinking?" is confusing because what THEY mean by guilt is that you feel you shouldn't drink. My feeling of guilt is that I had a drink the night before and probably should have left it til the weekend.

MadYaker

This thread has put me in the mood for a few drinks, must see who's around.

anncoates

Got 7 yes answers so I'm supposed to go and see a professional.

dmc17

I'd say the test was written by a professional

c_man

anncoates wrote: »

Got 7 yes answers so I'm supposed to go and see a professional.

Yeah, a barman.

anncoates

The problem with some of the questions is the vagueness. Like trying to cut down on drinking, looking forward to a pint or regretting drinking could be applicable to a normal drinker or a serious drinking depending on the scale or the person involved

The one about seeing things that are not there after a few days drinking is pretty much unequivocal to be fair .

Ditch

MadYaker wrote: »

If this is true you are an alcoholic ...

I am.

Holsten wrote: »

That test is absolute bollox.

It is.

Deleted User wrote: »

I hope that's a strong homebrew you're making.

It is.

Plus, of course, once ye become a 'career drinker', the alcohol builds up in the blood till it never quite gets flushed. I could Never drive a motor, eg. My blood level would always be over the limit.

I need a drink, within an hour of getting up. Yet, I function better With the drink. I'd rattle apart without it! :eek: But, sure; I'm grand.

What I'm trying to convey to OP is; If the speed of Your ride is starting to scare ye? Get yeself off that ride. Being scared of what we're doing is very healthy

WilyCoyote

danslevent wrote: »

I just feel like I may be developing a bit of a problem because I want to cut down, but then don't and I love drinking alone. I know that may be weird, but I find nothing more relaxing than wine and a book or watching tv.

When you've got to close one eye to focus ......... then you know you're doing it right.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

I got 10 but that test is crap. It'd be a bot better if they had a "often/sometimes/rarely/never" set up like.

2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?
I started drinking when I was about 14, I hardly think not being langered after three smirnoff ices is an alarm bell
7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking? Is this test written to deliberately antagonise people from an Irish Catholic background or WHAT?!
8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your drinking? Again, have they ever met an Irish mammy?
12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking? Ah for god's sake.

Those are just the most stupid ones. Stupid test.

_Redzer_

Ok, did it, now how can I trade in my points in the local pub for pints??

Shenshen

I got 2...

"Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?" - Well, yes, I would have to have a reason to have a drink. Why would you drink when there's no occasion?

"Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol?" - And uncle of mine drank himself to death pretty much. Which is why I hardly ever drink. I like a glass of wine once a month when meeting friends, or sharing a pint with the husband once a week or so.

I was at a wedding recently and noticed that I'm getting tipsy on the second glass of wine, so I make sure not to have seconds.

takamichinoku

If you answered “yes” to between 2 and 8 questions, you should consider arranging a personal meeting with a professional who has experience in the evaluation of alcohol problems. You should consider contacting the NCADD affiliate office nearest to you. A representative will be happy to assist you in the scheduling of a professional evaluation.

Got a 2, they would laugh me out of the place! I hope no one got paid to make that test.

"what makes you think you might be an alcoholic?"
"ehm, I sometimes drink alcohol, I guess?"

Got 10 but in fairness two of the questions I answered no to were do you drink extra drinks unknown to your friends and do you want to wait drinking longer than your friends. Sure we all drink until we are bananas and the extra drinks at the bar aren't very hidden when we are all having them!

The question about do you have a reason for the occasions you drink heavily is a very stupid question. I answered no and thought that would be the "wrong" answer as I'd go out on the beer for any excuse which you would think is worse than only getting drunk for "occasions.

Ben D Bus

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Although I think my problem is binge drinking, sometimes I find it hard to stop rather than craving a drink.

That's really not a good thing in fairness. Although I agree some of the questions, particularly the wording, are a little odd.

I scored 2 by the way.

K4t

Muhammad Full Greyhound wrote: »

7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking? Is this test written to deliberately antagonise people from an Irish Catholic background or WHAT?!
8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your drinking? Again, have they ever met an Irish mammy?
12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking? Ah for god's sake.

Those are just the most stupid ones. Stupid test.

How are they stupid questions?

KungPao

7.

I need the help of a professional.

The way I look at it, I love beer, would be lost without a couple of sensible sessions per week, but I hate getting blotto and I control my intake very well. So I am happy enough with that.

So the NCADD can go and ****e.

Muhammad Full Greyhound

Muhammad Full Greyhound wrote: »

I got 10 but that test is crap. It'd be a bot better if they had a "often/sometimes/rarely/never" set up like.

2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?
I started drinking when I was about 14, I hardly think not being langered after three smirnoff ices is an alarm bell
7. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking? Is this test written to deliberately antagonise people from an Irish Catholic background or WHAT?!
8. Has a family member or close friend express concern or complained about your drinking? Again, have they ever met an Irish mammy?
12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking? Ah for god's sake.

Those are just the most stupid ones. Stupid test.

I love the self-fulfilling ones. If you're married and your spouse says you have a drinking problem they're correct by definition. :P

krudler

I got six and was told see a professional in alchohol treatment? what? Here were my answers. I'd imagine the blackout drinking and having a drink first thing in the morning and having the shakes would be a lot more worrying than the ones I got.

2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink
Obviously, when I was 17 or 18 was a long time ago

11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?
Weddings? "heavily" is a broad term as well

12. When you’re sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking?
No I totally meant it when I suggested we fly to Asia and open a bar

21. Have you recently noticed that you can’t drink as much as you used to?
Can't and don't, my nights of going out every weekend are long behind me

25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after periods of heavy drinking?
That's called a hangover you idiots

26. Have any of your blood relatives ever had a problem with alcohol?
Does an uncle we don't talk to anymore count?

_Redzer_

I think everyone who got 10 or higher should head out on the tear. Shur it'd be great craic altogether, what with us all being mad alcos and all.

Is Friday good for everybody?

donegal__road

if you know you are going to be over-doing it, be sure to take Milk Thistle beforehand, and before you go to sleep.. it will save your liver.

Bootsy.

I got 19! Feck. I am trying though. It's been over 24 hours now! I have to save all my pennies for Electric Picnic. Obviously that's gonna be a mad one but I definitely have to start getting sensible after that. Although there's not much craic in sensible so we'll see ;-)