Do you often find yourself drinking more than you initially planned?

Have you tried to cut down on your drinking but couldn’t?

Is a significant amount of your time spent obtaining, using, or recovering from alcohol?

Do you have a strong desire or urge to use alcohol?

Has your alcohol use resulted in your inability to fulfill obligations at work, home, or school?

Have you continued to drink even when it caused problems with family or friends?

Have you reduced or given up important social, recreational, or work-related activities because of alcohol use?

Do you consume alcohol in situations where it’s physically hazardous?

Do you continue to drink even after knowing it has caused or worsened a health problem?

Have you developed a tolerance (needing more alcohol to get the desired effect or experiencing reduced effects when drinking the same amount)?

Do you experience withdrawal symptoms when the effects of alcohol wear off (like nausea, sweating, restlessness, or insomnia)?

Do you drink early in the day to avoid withdrawal symptoms?

Have close family or friends expressed concern about your drinking habits?

Do you often drink alone or in secrecy?

Have you found yourself forgetting things or having blackouts after drinking?