DSM IV CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

(Manifested by 1 or more in the same12-month period)


1. Have you failed to carry out major obligations at work, at school or at home? (E.g. repeated absences, poor performance, neglect of children or household)

2. Have you ever put yourself at physical risk because of your drinking or substance use? (E.g. driving or operating machinery whilst drunk)


3. Have you had recurrent drink or drug related legal problems?


4. Despite knowing that it has caused or worsened social or interpersonal problems, have you continued to use alcohol or the substance?

(E.g. fighting, arguing, unsafe sex)