Counselor's Manual for Relapse Prevention With Chemically ...

________9. Do not listen: Other people complain or try to talk to me about myusing but I do not listen.________10. Regular blackouts: I do not remember what happened and I get intotrouble when I use alcohol or drugs.________11. Excuses: I use problems in my life as an excuse for using alcohol ordrugs. I feel that I have to use to deal with these problems.________12. Using more than others: I use more than most people, so I hangaround people who use as much or more so that I feel that I fit in.________13. Feel bad: I feel bad about how my using hurts other people, but Idon't know what to do about it.________14. Show off: I show off or get pushy with other people to feel betterand prove that I am okay.________15. Promises: I promise to get my life in order and do better. I mean it,but it doesn't work out that way.____ ____ 16. Control: I try to control my use, but it doesn't work.________17. Give up other things: I've stopped doing things that I used to do thatdidn't involve using alcohol or drugs.________18. Make changes: I change jobs, move, or leave a relationship to try tomake my life better, but it doesn't make any difference.________19. Work and money troubles: I have problems on the job, owe moneyor can't work at all because of my using.________20. Avoid friends and family: I avoid old friends and family that do notuse—unless I need something from them.________21. Neglect food: I do not eat healthy foods or eat at regular times,especially when I'm using.________22. Resentment: I feel like other people are out to get me, and I feelangry a lot.________23. Withdrawal: I need a drink or a drug in the morning or else I get the