The Van Ost Institute - Do You Know An Alcoholic?

Do You Know An Alcoholic?

This checklist can help you decide if there is a drinking problem in your marriage or relationship.

1. Do you worry about your partner's drinking? Yes No

2. Have you ever been embarrassed by your partner's drinking? Yes No

3. Are holidays more of a nightmare than a celebration because of your partner's drinking behavior? Yes No

4. Are most of your partner's friends heavy drinkers? Yes No

5. Does your partner often promise to quit drinking without success? Yes No

6. Does your partner's drinking make the atmosphere in the house tense and anxious? Yes No

7. Does your partner deny a drinking problem because he or she only drinks beer? Yes No

8. Do you find it necessary to lie to an employer, relatives or friends to hide your partner's drinking? Yes No

9. Has your partner ever failed to remember what occurs during a drinking period? Yes No

10. Does your partner avoid conversation pertaining to alcohol or problem drinking? Yes No

11. Does your partner justify his or her drinking problem? Yes No

12. Does your partner avoid social situations where alcoholic beverages will not be served? Yes No

13. Do you ever feel guilty about your partner's drinking? Yes No

14. Has your partner driven a vehicle under the influence of alcohol? Yes No

15. Are your children afraid of physical or verbal abuse when your partner is drinking? Yes No

16. Are you afraid of physical or verbal abuse when your partner is drinking? Yes No

17. Has another person mentioned your partner's unusual drinking behavior? Yes No

18. Do you fear riding in a car when your partner is drinking? Yes No

19. Does your partner have periods of remorse after a drinking period and apologize for them? Yes No

20. Does drinking less alcohol bring about the same effects in your partner that in the past required more? Yes No

Scoring

If you answered YES to any two, it could be a sign of a drinking problem

If you answered YES to any four, chances are there is a drinking problem

**Scoring**
If you answered YES to any two, it could be a sign of a drinking problem
If you answered YES to any four, chances are there is a drinking problem

If you would like to talk to someone about your results, you can find help at the Van Ost Institute, 201-569-6667.

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1.	Do you worry about your partner's drinking?	Yes	No
2.	Have you ever been embarrassed by your partner's drinking?	Yes	No
3.	Are holidays more of a nightmare than a celebration because of your partner's drinking behavior?	Yes	No
4.	Are most of your partner's friends heavy drinkers?	Yes	No
5.	Does your partner often promise to quit drinking without success?	Yes	No
6.	Does your partner's drinking make the atmosphere in the house tense and anxious?	Yes	No
7.	Does your partner deny a drinking problem because he or she only drinks beer?	Yes	No
8.	Do you find it necessary to lie to an employer, relatives or friends to hide your partner's drinking?	Yes	No
9.	Has your partner ever failed to remember what occurs during a drinking period?	Yes	No
10.	Does your partner avoid conversation pertaining to alcohol or problem drinking?	Yes	No
11.	Does your partner justify his or her drinking problem?	Yes	No
12.	Does your partner avoid social situations where alcoholic beverages will not be served?	Yes	No
13.	Do you ever feel guilty about your partner's drinking?	Yes	No
14.	Has your partner driven a vehicle under the influence of alcohol?	Yes	No
15.	Are your children afraid of physical or verbal abuse when your partner is drinking?	Yes	No
16.	Are you afraid of physical or verbal abuse when your partner is drinking?	Yes	No
17.	Has another person mentioned your partner's unusual drinking behavior?	Yes	No
18.	Do you fear riding in a car when your partner is drinking?	Yes	No
19.	Does your partner have periods of remorse after a drinking period and apologize for them?	Yes	No
20.	Does drinking less alcohol bring about the same effects in your partner that in the past required more?	Yes	No