Drinking Problem?

Ask yourself the following questions to find out if you have a problem with alcohol. If you answer “yes” to any one of them, you may have a drinking problem. Do you sometimes drink more than you mean to? Have you tried to cut back on your drinking and failed? Do you black-out (have trouble remembering things that happened) while drinking? Have your problems at school, work or with your relationships increased since you started drinking? Do you keep drinking even though you know it's causing you problems? Do you drink when you feel stressed? Do you drink alone? Can you drink much more now than you used to be able to? Do you ever feel uncomfortable when you haven't had a drink? Do you drink even when it's important to stay sober? How can I stop drinking? The first step is to admit that you have a problem and you want to stop. Talk to your doctor, or a parent, school counselor, or spiritual leader. You can also contact Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), an organization that helps people with drinking problems get better. Visit their Web site at www.aa.org, or check your local phone book for an AA meeting near you.