Alcoholism is a serious disease that destroys the personality, body and, ultimately, takes human life. And this is a disease that requires mandatory treatment, because... coping with it alone is almost impossible. To start treatment you need your voluntary and active DESIRE FOR SOBRIETY. But how do you know if you have an alcohol addiction and whether you need treatment? Ultimately, only you can decide this. Perhaps honest answers to the questions below will help you navigate and make the right decision.1. Have you ever decided not to drink for a week or more, but only lasted a couple of days? Have you made promises and pledges to yourself and your loved ones that you could not keep?2. Have you ever wanted people to stop telling you about your drinking and what you should do?3 Have you tried switching from one type of drinking to another in the hope that it would help you not get drunk?4 Have you ever tried to last year drinking in the morning to gain the ability to start a new day? Do you need a hangover to move on, or to stop shaking?5. Have you ever been envious of people who can drink without any unpleasant consequences?6.During the last year, have you had problems because of drinking?7.Did drinking cause you problems in your family?8.Has it ever happened that When drinking in a group, did you try to grab an extra glass because you didn’t have enough? 9. Do you claim that you can stop drinking at any time as soon as you want, although you often get drunk even when you had no intention of doing so? 10. Have you ever missed work or class because of drinking?11. Have you ever had lapses in memory?12. Have you ever had the feeling that if you didn't drink, your life would be better? If you answered YES to four or more questions, there is a very good chance that you are in trouble and need help. high. Sometimes it is not very easy to admit that there is a problem, but only with this recognition can your recovery begin. Remember, alcoholism is not a bad habit, a moral problem or the fault of the drinker, but a serious illness that requires immediate treatment. The main thing is that you are ready to take a step towards your recovery! Compiled based on materials from the AA brochure http://www.aarus.ru/