This is an alcohol & drug use disorder identification test, to assist in identifying alcohol & drug use problems.

Carefully read each question and decide whether your answer is  YES or NO.

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• Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking or drug use?

• Have people annoyed you by criticising your drinking or drug use or have others ever been worried about your substance use?

• Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?

• Have you ever had a drink or used drugs 1st thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

• Have you ever experienced amnesia (memory loss/blackouts) during periods of substance use?

• Have you developed a tolerance to alcohol or drugs (do you need to use more of the substance to experience the same effects you used to get with smaller amounts?)

• Have you made attempts to cut down on substance use?

If you answered YES to 2 or more of the above questions, it may suggest that you have a substance use problem.