Professional Addiction: Am I a High-Functioning Addicted Professional?

Do you find that you frequently use drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with your stress?

Have you argued that your use of substances must not be a problem because you have a good job?

Do you become angry when a family member, friend or colleague questions your use of substances?

Do you find that it's relatively easy for you to keep your addictive behaviors a secret?

Do you often lie to others about how much or how often you drink or use drugs?

Have you ever promised yourself that you would cut down on your drug or alcohol use, then couldn't?

Have you ever tried to quit using drugs or alcohol, but found that you weren't able to?

Do you frequently use drugs or alcohol while you're on the job?

Do you ever use substances because it helps you feel less depressed or anxious?

Have you had to increase how much alcohol or drugs you use to get the same effects?

Do you feel the need to drink or use drugs every single day?

Do you prefer to use drugs or consume alcohol when you're alone, rather than with others?

Have you gone through withdrawal when you stopped using for a period of time?

Do you continue to use substances even though it's causing you significant health problems?

Are you experiencing relationship problems as a result of your chronic substance abuse?

Have you become less productive at work because of your reliance upon substances?

Do you frequently deny that you have a problem with drug addiction and/or alcoholism?

Have you had any serious lapses in judgment due to being drunk or impaired on the job?

Have friends and family ever encouraged you to get help for an addiction?

Have you ever worried that you might not ever be able to stop drinking or using drugs?