The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not Al-Anon is for you.

1.  Do you worry about how much someone else drinks?

2.  Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?

3.  Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?

4.  Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he/she would stop drinking?

5.  Do you blame the drinker's behaviour on his/her companions?

6.  Are plans frequently upset or canceled, or meals delayed because of the drinker?

7.  Do you make threats, such as "If you don't stop drinking, I'll leave you"?

8.  Do you secretly try to smell the drinker's breath?

9.  Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?                                                                                   10.  Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker's behaviour?

11. Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?

12. Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?                                                                                                                                                                                                          13. Do you search for hidden alcohol?

                                                                                                       14. Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?

                                                                                                       15. Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?

                                                                                                       16. Do you feel like a failure because you cannot control the drinking?

                                                                                                       17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?

                                                                                                       18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?

                                                                                                       19. Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?

                                                                                                       20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?

                                                                                                       If you have answered Yes to any of these questions, Al-Anon may be able to help you.

Did you Grow up with a Problem Drinker?   Al-Anon is for families, relatives, and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  If someone close to you, such as a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbour, has or has had a drinking problem, the following questions may help you determine if Al-Anon is for you.

1.  Do you constantly seek approval and affirmation?

2.  Do you fail to recognize your accomplishments?

3.  Do you fear criticism?

4.  Do you overextend yourself?

5.  Have you had problems with your own compulsive behaviour?

6.  Do you have a need for perfection?

7.  Are you uneasy when your life is going smoothly, continually anticipating problems?

8.  Do you feel more alive in the midst of a crisis?

9.  Do you still feel responsible for others as you did for the problem drinker in your life?

10. Do you care for others easily, yet find it difficult to care for yourself?

11. Do you isolate yourself from other people?

12. Do you respond with fear to authority figures and angry people?

13. Do you feel that individuals and society in general are taking advantage of you?

14. Do you have trouble with intimate relationships?