Addictions

ASK YOURSELF - because of someone else's drinking (drug addiction)...
*Am I afraid?
*Am I worried or losing sleep?
*Do I feel sorry for myself, inadequate, or guilty?
*Am I ashamed of my situation?
*Do I ever feel embarrassed by the drinker's behavior?
*Do I make excuses for the drinker or take on his responsibilities?
*Am I tired, nervous, or depressed?
*Am I angry or frustrated at times?
*Do I often feel desperate and alone?

If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," Al-Anon/Alateen may be of help to you. Learn more by attending a confidential meeting in your community.

Al-Anon/Alateen - 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666 M-F 8a-6p ET) or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org

HOW DO I KNOW IF AL-ANON OR ALATEEN CAN HELP ME?

Ask yourself......

*do I worry about how much someone else drinks/uses drugs?
*do I have money problems because of someone else's drinking/drug use?
*do I tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking/drug use?
*do I feel that if the drinker/drug user cared about me, he would stop drinking/using drugs to please me?
*do I blame the drinker's/drug user's behavior on his companions?
*are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker/drug user?
*do I make threats, such as, "If you don't stop drinking/using drugs, I'll leave you."?
*do I secretly try to smell the drinker's breath? Check out the drug user's eyes?
*am I afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking/drug using bout?
*have I been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's/drug user's behavior?
*are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?
*have I considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?
*do I search for hidden alcohol or drugs?
*do I ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking or using drugs?
*have I ever refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
*do I feel like a failure because I can't control someone else's drinking/drug use?
*do I think that if the drinker/drug user stopped drinking/using drugs, my other problems would be okay?
*do I ever threaten to hurt myself to scare the drinker/drug user?
*do I feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?
*do I feel there is no one who understands my problems?

Al-Anon/Alateen may be of help to you. Confidential meetings. 1888-4AL-ANON

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