Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education
What You Should Know
Each person who chooses to drink alcohol should be able to answer three basic questions:
- What do I drink?
- How Much do I drink?
- How does alcohol Affect me?
What do I drink?
On at least three occasions this school year, I have drunk:
- Beer
- Liquor
- Wine
The alcohol content (the percentage of alcohol) of my drinks is ______?
The ingredients of my drinks are __________? (especially for drinks from an open common-source container)
Have I consumed a drink the contents of which were unknown to me? Yes / No
Drinking from a common source container or accepting an open drink from a person unknown to you increases risk.
How much do I drink?
During the school year, I typically drink
- Never
- Once or twice a month or less
- Once or twice a week
- Two or Three times per week
- Four to Six times a week
- Daily
When I drink during the week, the average number of drinks I consume is ____.
When I drink on the weekend, the average number of drinks I consume is ____.
My total average alcohol intake per week is ____.
Sometimes I drink more than I intend to. Yes No
I generally pre-party. Yes No
During this school year, I have participated in drinking games or chugging contests. Yes No
How Does Alcohol Affect Me?
When drinking, how often do I get drunk?
- Never
- Usually Not
- Sometimes
- Most of the Time
- Always
Since the beginning of the school year, I have had ____ blackouts. (number)
My family has a history of alcohol/drug abuse or dependency. Yes No
I have done things drinking I would not have done sober. Yes No
I regret things I have done while drinking/using. Yes No
I have found myself in risky or dangerous situations when drinking. Yes No
I have told myself or others that I would reduce my drinking/using. Yes No
I have broken promises to myself or others about my drinking. Yes No
I can now drink more than I used to. Yes No
I have made changes in my schedule to accommodate my drinking/using. Yes No
I have driven after drinking or have ridden with someone who has been drinking. Yes No
I am drinking more than I want to. Yes No
I seem to be less interested in school work and other activities. Yes No
Since the beginning of the school year, I have smoked marijuana ___ times.
I have used or experimented with other drugs at least once this school year. Yes No
If you answered Yes to at least two of the questions, talking with a professional is recommended.