Drink problem?

Turning Point Craft Initiative offers hope for those who are serious about wanting to recover from alcohol and/or drug misuse and work towards a new life - free from their addiction.

Are you dependent on alcohol?

Are you worried that you or a loved one might have a problem with alcohol or drugs?

Try to answer the following questions honestly:

If you find the answer is "yes" to even two or three of these questions, you should seriously consider the possibility that your alcohol or drug use is a problem. If there are more than a few "yes" answers, you should seek help now.

	Do you tend to gulp the first drink fast?
	Do you find the first drink doesn't satisfy you, and you want more?
	Are you able to stop drinking or using when you want to?
	Are you worried about your drinking or drug use?
	Have you ever felt you should cut down on, or tried to control, your drinking or drug use?
	Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
	Do you ever take a morning eye opener to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? Do you use drugs daily or weekly?
	Do friends or relatives think you are a normal drinker?
	Are you able to stop drinking when you want to?
	Has your substance use caused trouble at home or work? Are those around you annoyed by or concerned about it? Are you annoyed by their concern? Do you become defensive?
	Have you ever lost a job because of your drinking or drug use?
	Have you ever had a complete blank of ten minutes or more in your memory when you tried to recall what you were doing when you were drinking on the previous day or night?
	Has anyone else ever expressed repeated serious concern about your drinking or drug use?

At Turning Point Craft Initiative we aim to help people and their families who have been harmed by addiction to lead normal lives again.

Our services are free and confidential.

A practical definition of dependent drinking or alcoholism: is persistent drinking that interferes with the person's health, legal position, interpersonal relationships, or means of livelihood.

TPCI's definition: If alcohol causes a problem in any area of your life - and you continue drinking - you have a problem!

Alcoholism is a condition resulting from excessive drinking of beverages that contain alcohol. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:

Physical dependence-withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking

Tolerance-the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high"

Craving-a strong need, or urge, to drink

Loss of control-Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun