Loss of Control

Do you find yourself using a substance or engaging in a behavior more frequently or in larger amounts than you originally planned? Has it become harder to stick to limits, even when you’ve set them?

Failed Attempts to Quit

Have you made one or more attempts to stop or reduce your use or behavior, but found yourself going back to it despite your efforts?

Cravings & Obsession

Do you often think about using the substance or engaging in the behavior, even when you’re not actively doing it? Do those thoughts interfere with your focus or daily life?

Neglecting Responsibilities

Have you ever missed work, skipped school, or failed to follow through on important commitments because of your substance use or behavior?

Impact on Relationships

Has your use or behavior caused arguments, distance, or tension with friends, family, or your partner?

Risky Situations

Have you put yourself or others in danger due to your behavior, such as driving under the influence, spending recklessly, or engaging in unsafe sex?

Tolerance

Do you find that you need more of the substance or a more intense version of the behavior to feel the same effect you used to feel?

Withdrawal Symptoms

Do you feel physical or emotional discomfort when you try to stop or go without the substance or behavior, such as anxiety, restlessness, sweating, or mood swings?

Loss of Interest in Activities

Have you stopped doing hobbies, socializing, or enjoying activities you once loved because they don’t seem as appealing anymore, or because you’d rather engage in the substance or behavior?

Continued Use Despite Consequences

Have you kept using the substance or continuing the behavior even after facing serious consequences, such as health problems, legal issues, or damaged relationships?