Self-Evaluation

No matter what your parents, teachers or friends might say, you’re the only person who can know if your substance use is a problem. It’s up to you to decide if you need help. And only you can make your treatment work.

But these decisions can be overwhelming, and you don’t have to face them alone. ARMS is here to offer you information and support, even if you’re not ready to stop drinking or using drugs. You can come in for an evaluation without enrolling in our program, and you are always welcome to meet with one of our Recovery Coaches to ask questions or address issues that are bothering you.

How Substances Are Affecting You

We can provide you with information about how your substance use is affecting you. Maybe you’re not using drugs or alcohol that often, or you’re only using with your friends, and there hasn’t been a serious impact on your grades, work performance or relationships. But your substance use can cause delays in your development and lead to future dependencies and problems at school and work.

Substance use can cause delays in your development and lead to future dependencies and problems at school and work.

If your alcohol or drug use is already causing problems or making you feel bad, there is no reason to be ashamed. ARMS can help you to make sense of how these substances are impacting your life and decide what you should do about it.

Here are some questions to help you complete an informal self-evaluation and decide whether or not your drug and alcohol usage is a problem:

• Have you ever blacked out while drinking or using drugs?
• Have you ever felt ashamed of your drinking or drug use, or the things you do when you are drunk or high?
• Has your drinking or drug use caused you to fight with your friends or family?
• Has your drinking or drug use led to problems at school or work?
• Have you ever stolen to get money for alcohol or drugs?

Call ARMS today to talk to someone about your substance use or other areas of your life that may be causing you to worry.