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How do I know if I have an alcohol problem?

People with alcohol problems often answer "yes" to one or more of the following questions:

• Do you believe that in order to have fun you need to drink?

• Do you turn to alcohol after a confrontation or argument or to relieve uncomfortable feelings?

• Do you drink more to get the same effect that you used to get with smaller amounts?

• Do you drink alone?

• Have you had trouble at work or in school because of your drinking?

• Have you made promises to yourself or others that you'll stop getting drunk?

• Have your family or friends complained about your drinking?

• Have you been late to or absent from work because of hangovers?

• Do you drink even when you don't feel well?

• Has your doctor told you that you have health problems related to drinking?

• Have you tried to quit drinking?

For more information:

• Do LGBTIQ people have more alcohol problems than heterosexuals?

• Is alcohol good for you?

• Health problems caused by drinking too much

• How to quit or cut down

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Boulder County Public Health would like to thank Seattle & King County for allowing the adaptation of this information from their website: www.metrokc.gov/health/. We would also like to thank the many community partners and agencies that helped compile this information for Boulder County Public Health (BCPH).