Only you can decide if it is now time to implement your recovery from addiction. Try answering the following questions as truthfully as you can:

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  Have I tried to stop drinking or using my drug of choice for a week or so, but could not do it?
  
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  Have I wished people would stop talking about my drinking or drug use?
  
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  Have I changed drinks to try not to get drunk or switch drugs to try not to get high?
  
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  Do I ever need a drink or my drug of choice to get going in the morning?
  
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  Do I envy people who can drink or use drug without getting into trouble?
  
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  Does my drinking or use of drugs cause problems at home?
  
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  Does my drinking or use of drugs cause problems with other people?
  
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  Do I try to get extra drinks or buy more of my drug of choice on credit?
  
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  Have I tried to stop drinking or using drugs but still got drunk or high?
  
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  Have I missed work, cut school, or dodged responsibilities because of my use of alcohol or drugs?
  
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  Do I have blackouts-times I cannot remember?
  
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  Would my life be better if I quit drinking or got off drugs?
  

Signs You May Have A Drug Abuse Problem
Everyday all across the United States individuals with a drug abuse problem are losing their family, friends, jobs and even their life. To prevent this from happening to you, it is important you seek treatment once you realize you have a drug abuse problem.

Not being able to stop when you want to is a common sign of a drug abuse problem. If you make a commitment to not do drugs but can't stick with it, you probably have a drug abuse problem.

Changes in relationships with family and friends can also be a sign of a drug abuse problem. Most individuals with chronic drug abuse problems begin disassociating with family and friends who question their drug use or encourage drug addiction treatment. If you have recently changed friends or stopped being around those you love and care about, chances are you need help.

Waking up in the morning and not being able to remember last night is also a sign of a drug abuse problem. While it may be fun to gain a significant high, it can result in your life coming to an abrupt end. Putting enough drugs in your system to kill you is another sign you may have a deep drug abuse problem.

Finally, you may have a drug abuse problem if you keep increasing the amount you do or switching to more lethal methods. For example, if you used to smoke marijuana every now and then but have since moved on to consuming harder drugs everyday, you have a drug abuse problem.