Alcohol Use Test
20 Questions
3 Minutes
Is Your Alcohol Use Out of Control?
No one sets out to become addicted, and no brain malfunction causes addiction. Some substances have such rewarding effects that they provide compelling incentives to repeat the activity despite adverse consequences. As the body adapts to repeated use of a substance such as alcohol, it becomes harder and harder to control intake or stop voluntarily—but it is possible to do so.
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This test is for anyone concerned about their alcohol use.
This test is for anyone concerned about alcohol use. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
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References
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, DSM-5-TR. American Psychiatric Association. 2022.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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