sobertoday 0 #1 June 1, 2003 Hey folks, I am posting Johns Hopkins Hospitals 20 questions on alcoholism... Answer them honestly...If you have a problem...Well, then figure out what to do... The questions are ALL YES OR NO questions. 1. Do you lose time from work or school due to drinking? 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? 3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? 6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking? 7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? 8. Does drinking make you careless of your family's welfare? 9. Has your ambition decreased since drinking? 10. Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily? 11. Do you ever want to drink the next morning? 12. Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 13. Has your effeciency decreased since drinking? 14. Is drinking jeapardizing your job or business? 15. Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble? 16. Do you ever drink alone? 17. Have you ever had a memory loss from drinking? 18. Has a doctor ever treated you for drinking or for the effects of drinking? 19. Do you drink to build up your self confidence? 20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution (like jail) on account of something you did drunk? According the Johns Hopkins Hospital: If you answered "Yes" to any one of these questions, you may be an alcoholic. If you answered "Yes" to any two of these questions, you are probably an alcoholic. If you answered "Yes" to any three of these questions, YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN ALCOHOLIC... Just wanted to help those who might need it... I just relapsed, but I am back...one day at a time...the solution is wonderful...the comraderie is the best I have ever known...try it if you need it...AA.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 June 1, 2003 According to that....I just may be an alcoholic. Oh well....I think I'll go have some beers after work today. Hint Hint...I think that list is a bit overblown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #3 June 1, 2003 [joking voice] I thought about going to AA meetings then found out they happen during happy hour,kinda conflicts with my schedule....[/joking voice]if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolemite 0 #4 June 1, 2003 Rehab is for quitters... -Dolemite "Officially disapproved by the man" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 June 1, 2003 ah according to some people everyone has some sort of problem! LOL according to this list I MAY be an alcohlic but I already knew that! LOL does it cuase porblems in my life. nope. i'm glad you cared to post this and I guess youve quit! congrats!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #6 June 1, 2003 They forgot one question that would get us all... DOES SKYDIVING MAKE YOU WANT TO DRINK AT THE END OF THE DAY?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 June 1, 2003 or worse yet. does drinking make you wanna skydive the next morning!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #8 June 1, 2003 Some Simpsons quotes... "Alcohol, the cause of and solution to all of lifes problems." - Beer Baron episode "Do you drink alone?" -"Does God count?" -Homers drinking problem episode "That man just took six Silver Bullets for me!" - Homer sobers up and takes helicopter lessons "Where did you score the hooch, rummy?" -Beer Baron episode "Thanks, Pinky, you have always been there for when I needed you" - Homer sets the town out on a mushroom trip episode The list goes on and on and on and on and on...Man, I love that show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDRINF 1 #9 June 1, 2003 Here's a different spin on it: 1. Do you lose time from work or school due to skydiving? 2. Is skydiving making your home life unhappy? 3. Do you skydive because you are shy with other people? 4. Is skydiving affecting your reputation? 5. Have you ever felt remorse after skydiving? 6. Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of skydiving? 7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when skydiving? 8. Does skydiving make you careless of your family's welfare? 9. Has your ambition decreased since skydiving? 10. Do you crave a skydive at a definite time daily?11. Do you ever want to skydive the next morning? 12. Does skydiving cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 13. Has your effeciency decreased since skydiving? 14. Is skydiveing jeapardizing your job or business? 15. Do you skydive to escape from worries or trouble? 16. Do you ever skydive alone? 17. Have you ever had a memory loss from skydiving? 18. Has a doctor ever treated you for skydiving or for the effects of skydiving? 19. Do you skydive to build up your self confidence? 20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution (like jail) on account of something you did while skydiving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #10 June 1, 2003 Quote"That man just took six Silver Bullets for me!" - Homer sobers up and takes helicopter lessons Actually, that was Barney. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #11 June 1, 2003 Quote3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Well, it relaxes me around new people. Quote17. Have you ever had a memory loss from drinking? Once, yep. But everyone tells me my bachelor party was incredible! Quote20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution (like jail) on account of something you did drunk? I got picked up for underage consumption 14 years ago. Jail happens. QuoteIf you answered "Yes" to any three of these questions, YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN ALCOHOLIC... Wow, for a guy that's the designated driver 90% of the time, and actually drinks only a couple of times a year (Not including WFFC), it's a shock to see myself labeled as an alcoholic. This is as bad as the federal government using the general BMI to determine obesity.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #12 June 1, 2003 American Airlines? I fly them from PDX to STL often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 June 1, 2003 On a more serious note......I do have a friend that is a pretty serious alcoholic. The boy drinks beer for breakfast. He often does some pretty stupid things while drunk. His entire life seems to be lived with a beer in his hand. Well...he does take a couple days off now and again but when he drinks it's like there is just no control. It makes me worry....I'm wondering if getting him into skydiving would help. He has been saying he wants to do a tandem. Of course last Wednesday when I supposed to take him out for one he calls and says "I drank a lot last night and just don't feel like it." Later he showed up over here to get his truck still quite lit at 1130 AM. First thing he says is "Got any beer?" I was happy that I DIDN'T buy any at the store the night before. Not exactly sure what I can or should do for him. From what I know he has already been to rehab once. He would just rather sit around, drink, and wallow in self pitty it seems. I guess the big difference between he and I is that drinking for me just makes a good time more fun. (Not including skydiving of course) For him....it's a hobby in and of itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #14 June 1, 2003 Ah, you are correct sir... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #15 June 1, 2003 I'm wondering if getting him into skydiving would help. __________________________________________________ Well,I did my first Tandem when I was still drinking.I thought about it soon after I got sober and went out and did a second Tandem. Yes, skydiving "could" help this guy.I know that going through aff was a HUGE part of my early sobriety.How the hell could I ever continue to drink if I expected to learn how to deal with the reality of skydiving. This is just me,I AM an alcoholic that just cant function in the Skydiving world with alcohol in my system. For those that can, more power to you,Im just not one of you Skydiving has changed my life. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 June 1, 2003 16. Do you ever drink alone? hmmm, OK this would make nearly anyone except teetotallers a "maybe". I don't think its very uncommon to have a beer or a glass of wine in the evening while watching the telly. That would be "drinking alone." Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 June 1, 2003 Quote7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? I can safely answer "no" to this one! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #18 June 1, 2003 QuoteQuote7. Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking? I can safely answer "no" to this one! Me too! I quit associating with higher companions years ago! I like it down here! - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #19 June 1, 2003 "Beer...now there's a temporary solution." Homer's OdysseyA One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #20 June 1, 2003 The good news is, according to that list, I'm not as bad of an alcoholic as I thought I was. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #21 June 1, 2003 Quote11. Do you ever want to drink the next morning?YES the best way to kill a hangover Quote16. Do you ever drink alone?I live alone,yes... Quote17. Have you ever had a memory loss from drinking? why not just ask if i ever have tryed to be drunk.. hell yes.. Quote20. Have you ever been to a hospital or institution (like jail) on account of something you did drunk? both.. about the jail thing.. i seem to rember that he pushed me firstcant rember the hospi trip through.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #22 June 1, 2003 QuoteMe too! I quit associating with higher companions years ago! I like it down here! no way. I'm MOST definitely a Higher Companion. I'm probably the smartest person you know, and the least psychotic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #23 June 1, 2003 Nothing personal, because I don't know you well enough, but most of the people I know who say they aren't psychotic, are the most psychotic people I know. I think, according to that list, that virtually anyone who skydives is probably an alcoholic. But I'm not - I'm a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #24 June 1, 2003 Quote I'm probably the smartest person you know, and the least psychotic. You've made my point for me, thank you. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobertoday 0 #25 June 1, 2003 I think the question about drinking alone is really - Do you ever get DRUNK alone? I agree that 3 "yes" answers is sort of pushing it to say someone is an alcoholic. But I just posted the test as Johns Hopkins Hospital has it on their questionaire. My sponsors rule of thumb about the 20 questions is that - if you answer "yes" to any 2 questions - you may be an alcoholic. Any 4 questions with a "yes" and you have alcoholic tendencies. And any 6 questions with a "yes" and you are an alcoholic, whether you like it or not. For what its worth - I answered "yes" to 17 out of 20 when I first got sober. As I analyzed my history of alcohol abuse, I realized after a little sobriety that I actually answered "yes" to 18 out of 20, if I wanted to be honest with myself. I don't like being an alcoholic, but I have to be honest with myself that I am. I don't like having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after work. I like to get drunk, everytime I drink. If forced, I could have 2 or 3 drinks only, but I am miserable when I do that. One thing I heard at an AA meeting once sums me up - When I controlled my drinking, I didn't enjoy it. When I enjoyed my drinking, I didn't control it... If that is anyone out there too, then try out some of the help that is out there. It is pretty cool and the people are really helpful. Cheers, B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
