Trauma and Addiction: How Has Trauma Affected My Substance Use?

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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When you use drugs or alcohol, do you feel as though you're doing it to escape reality?

When you use drugs or alcohol, are you using because it feels much safer for you to be high or drunk than to be sober?

Do you find that using drugs or alcohol helps you suppress painful memories?

Do you find that using drugs or alcohol gives you the ability to not feel as much physical pain?

Do you use drugs or alcohol because they help you to feel more in control over your thoughts and emotions?

Do you feel more courageous and strong when you're using drugs or alcohol as opposed to when you are sober?

Have you noticed that using drugs or alcohol helps you create a different world for yourself that's much more tolerable than reality?

Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness, and find that using drugs or alcohol helps you feel as though you're treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated?

Do you ever use drugs or alcohol to help yourself be better understood by those around you?

Do you ever use drugs or alcohol because they allow you to be a part of a different community of people who are all experiencing similar circumstances?

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