- Are you trying to control someone else's alcohol or drug addiction?
- Is your biggest concern how to get someone else to stop using alcohol or drugs?
- Have you experienced financial problems due to someone else's alcohol or drug addiction?
- Does it feel like your problem is different from everyone else's?
- Do you threaten to leave the addict if they don't stop using alcohol or drugs?
- Does it seem like all problems would be solved if the addict stopped drinking or using drugs?
- Are you searching for hidden bags, envelopes, razor blades, pipes, or similar items?
- Have you considered contacting "dealers," authorities, or others to prevent continued abuse?
- Does it seem like if the addict really loved you, they would stop using drugs because you asked them to?
- Do you lie to cover up the addict's abuse?
- Are you afraid to bring up certain things for fear that the addict will use more drugs, blame you, or hurt you?
- Do you feel confused about how to handle situations related to drug abuse or the addict's behavior?
- Do you hope that every time you see or hear something about the addict's drug use, it will be the last time?
- Does the addict make seemingly sincere promises that are never kept?
If you answered YES to 3 or more questions, Co-Anon might be something for you.
