Self-Test

This self-test, also referred to as the Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse (SSI-S), was designed for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to help you determine if you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs. 

The questions that follow are about your use of alcohol and other drugs.  Mark the response that best fits for you.  Answer the questions in terms of your experiences in the past 6 months.

During the last 6 months...

Have you used alcohol or other drugs? (Such as wine, beer, hard liquor, pot, coke, heroin or other opioids, uppers, downers, hallucinogens, or inhalants)
        Yes         No


Have you felt that you use too much alcohol or other drugs?
        Yes         No


Have you tried to cut down or quit drinking or using alcohol or other drugs?
        Yes         No


Have you gone to anyone for help because of your drinking or drug use? (Such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, counselors, or a treatment program.)
        Yes         No


Have you had any health problems? For example, have you:
        Had blackouts or other periods of memory loss?
        Injured your head after drinking or using drugs?
        Had convulsions, delirium tremens (“DTs”)?
        Had hepatitis or other liver problems?
        Felt sick, shaky, or depressed when you stopped?
        Felt “coke bugs” or a crawling feeling under the skin
                 after you stopped using drugs?
        Been injured after drinking or using?
        Used needles to shoot drugs?


Has drinking or other drug use caused problems between you and your family or friends?
        Yes         No


Has your drinking or other drug use caused problems at school or at work?
        Yes         No


Have you been arrested or had other legal problems? (Such as bouncing bad checks, driving while intoxicated, theft, or drug possession.)
        Yes         No


Have you lost your temper or gotten into arguments or fights while drinking or using other drugs?
        Yes         No


Do you need to drink or use drugs more and more to get the effect you want?
        Yes         No


Do you spend a lot of time thinking about or trying to get alcohol or other drugs?
        Yes         No


When drinking or using drugs, are you more likely to do something you wouldn't normally do, such as break rules, break the law, sell things that are important to you, or have unprotected sex with someone?
        Yes         No


Do you feel bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
        Yes         No


The next questions are about your lifetime experiences.


Have you ever had a drinking or other drug problem?
        Yes         No


Have any of your family members ever had a drinking or drug problem?
        Yes         No


Do you feel that you have a drinking or drug problem now?
        Yes         No


If your score is 4 or greater, you may be at risk for alcohol or drug related problems.  To speak with a counselor call 1.800.245.8267, We are available to answer questions and assist in determining individual needs.
Your score is 4 or lower, but if you are concerned that you are at risk for having alcohol-or-drug-related problems. You may want to call 1.800.245.8267 for help or guidance.