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Wellness Inventory -- Section IX

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Addictive Behaviors

Question Always Most of the time Some of the time Never
1. I avoid using alcohol or other drugs (particularly illegal drugs) as a way of handling stressful situations or problems in my life.
2. I often engage in activities that give me a "thrill" or "rush" because I like the way I feel afterward.
3. I find that I am compulsive and will try to obtain what I want no matter how hard it might be to get.
4. One or both of my parents has (had a problem with alcohol and/or other mind-altering substances. Please choose Always for a Yes answer and Never for a No answer.
5. I have begun to suspect that I am overly obsessed by a given substance/behavior, but I am unable/unwilling to stop. Please choose Always for a Yes answer and Never for a No answer.
6. I have physically endangered myself or others in accidents that were a direct result of my excessive behavior. Please choose Always for a Yes answer and Never for a No answer.
7. I sometimes feel guilty about my excessive behavior and find myself making excuses or lying to others about my actions.
8. I have had friends and/or family members express concern about my use of a particular substance and/or compulsive behavior.
9. I often worry that I will drink too much and say/do something that I should not.
10. I have missed more than one class during the past year due to drug/alcohol hangover. Please choose Always for a Yes answer and Never for a No answer.

    Your Score

What your score means:

≥ 35 Your pattern of behavior does not indicate that you have addictive tendencies.
25-34 Your overall pattern of behavior is good. However, you may need to examine or consider options for change.
16-24 You appear to have an increased risk for addictive patterns. Consider developing a strategy for improvement.
≤ 15 Consult with a person specializing in addictive behaviors.


Please make note of your score for this section and move on to the next section.

 

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