Questions:

1. I drink to relieve feelings of stress when I'm under pressure.
    Yes
    No
   

2. Whenever I have a reason to celebrate—for example, a job promotion, birthday, or anniversary—drinking is one of the first things I make a point of doing.
    Yes
    No
   

3. There are ocassions when I feel uneasy if alcohol is unavailable.
    Yes
    No
   

4. I sometimes drink heavily after a disappointment or rough day.
    Yes
    No
   

5. I sometimes feel slightly guilty about my drinking.
    Yes
    No
   

6. When I drink with others, I try to have a few drinks when they won't know it.
    Yes
    No
   

7. I experience memory blackouts during or after drinking.
    Yes
    No
   

8. When sober, I sometimes regret things I've said or done while drinking.
    Yes
    No
   

9. I've often failed to keep promises about controlling my drinking.
    Yes
    No
   

10. In my attempts to control my drinking, I've tried such strategies as changing the brand of alcohol I usually drink, changing my job, or moving.
     Yes
     No
    

11. I usually drink after a confrontation or argument to relieve my uncomfortable feelings.
     Yes
     No
    

12. I eat lightly or very little when drinking.
     Yes
     No
    

13. I sometimes have a drink first thing in the morning to steady my nerves or get rid of a hangover.
     Yes
     No
    

14. I designate a set time of the day--for instance, anytime after 4:00 in the afternoon--when it’s okay to begin drinking.
     Yes
     No
    

15. I sometimes stay drunk for more than a few days at a time.
     Yes
     No
    

16. After drinking, I sometimes see or hear things that are not there.
     Yes
     No
    

17. I've gotten extremely frightened after drinking.
     Yes
     No
    

18. When I start drinking, I'm in more of a hurry to get my first drink than I used to be.
     Yes
     No
    

19. I pretty much avoid going to restaurants where alcohol is not served.
     Yes
     No
    

20. Having a drink is usually the first thing I do when I come home at the end of the day.
     Yes
     No