Substance Abuse

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At what point is too much?

How do you know when your use is starting to become a bit of an issue? The short answer: it's different for each person. The longer answer: is it getting in the way of you living your life? Is it affecting your relationships, your finances, your job? Some therapists like to use the CAGE questionnaire to assess how much of a challenge your drinking is for you. This is the questionnaire:

C - Cut down: "Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking?"

A - Annoyed: "Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?"

G - Guilty: "Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?"

E - Eye-opener: "Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?"

Whether this is something you can relate to or not, feel free to send me an email at shira@therosewithintherapy.com or click here to further explore your relationship with substance use and start your journey to recovery.

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