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• Legal problems resulting from substance use.<br />
• Continued substance use in spite of having<br />
suffered social, emotional, professional, or<br />
physical problems related to the use.<br />
• Experiencing blackouts and not remembering<br />
all or parts of a day/evening while using<br />
the substance.<br />
• Poor decision making as a result of substance<br />
use.<br />
• Missing work (if employed) or experiencing<br />
lower grades (if in school).<br />
• Neglecting obligations to family, friends,<br />
work, school, etc.<br />
• Concerns and complaints expressed by family,<br />
friends, employer concerning substance use.<br />
• Use of the substance to relax, sleep, socialize,<br />
etc.<br />
If three or more of these items are checked off,<br />
this indicates an addiction or dependence upon a<br />
substance. This means you should seek help immediately.<br />
Accept responsibility for your life.<br />
You’re the only one who can correct the problem.<br />
No one can do this for you. Speak confidentially<br />
with someone you trust who can guide you in the<br />
right direction, perhaps your physician, spiritual<br />
leader or a good friend.
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