Functional Alcoholism: Am I a High-Functioning Alcoholic?

If you're wondering about this topic, this quick quiz can help you take a closer look. While it's not a diagnosis, it's a starting point to better understand your situation.

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Instructions:

Select “Yes” to any statements that feel familiar. Once you’re done, scroll down to see what your results might suggest and learn about next steps.

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Do you tend to keep your alcohol use a secret from the people you love the most?

Do you find that you feel in control of your alcohol use?

Do you think that you can stop using alcohol any time you choose to do so?

Do you frequently feel that alcohol helps you to relax or unwind after a long or stressful day?

Do you feel that drinking alcohol gives you a level of confidence that you don’t normally have?

Do you frequently drink alcohol when you wake up, or drink it during the morning hours?

When you drink alcohol, do you usually only consume it when you’re alone?

When you drink alcohol, do you ever surpass the limits that you set for yourself on the amount?

Have you ever blacked out after you have been drinking alcohol?

Have you ever been arrested for a DUI?

Do you often joke with others about being an alcoholic?

Do you ever miss work because you drank too much the night before and had a hangover?

When someone confronts you about having an alcohol problem, do you ever get angry?

Do you ever drink while you’re taking care of your children?

Have you ever had unsafe sex after drinking alcohol?

Do you feel that because you have a good job, there’s no way you could be an alcoholic?

Do you often find it hard not to think about your next drink after having your most recent drink?

Does the thought of not having access to alcohol make you start to panic on the inside?

Do you ever feel like you’re not quite yourself unless you’re drinking alcohol?

Is it hard for you to imagine having fun without drinking alcohol in the process?

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