Uncope Questions to Screen Yourself for an Alcohol/Drug Abuse Problem
These six questions provide a simple and quick means of identifying whether you are at risk for abuse or dependence for alcohol and other drugs.
Simply answer yes or no. Stay honest as possible when you answer the questions.
The scoring can be found by calling us.
U In the past year, have you ever drank or used drugs more than you meant to? Or have you spent more time drinking or using than you intended to?
Yes No
N Have you ever neglected some of your usual responsibilities because of using alcohol or drugs?
Yes No
C Have you wanted or needed to cut down on your drinking or drug use in the last year?
Yes No
O Has anyone objected to your drinking or drug use? or Has your family, a friend, or anyone else ever told you they objected to your alcohol or drug use?
Yes No
P Have you ever found yourself preoccupied with wanting to use alcohol or drugs? or Have you found yourself thinking a lot about drinking or using or both?
Yes No
E Have you ever used alcohol or drugs to relieve emotional discomfort, such as sadness, anger, or boredom?
Yes No
Timothy Harrington
323-804-55555
Simply answer yes or no. Stay honest as possible when you answer the questions.
The scoring can be found by calling us.
U In the past year, have you ever drank or used drugs more than you meant to? Or have you spent more time drinking or using than you intended to?
Yes No
N Have you ever neglected some of your usual responsibilities because of using alcohol or drugs?
Yes No
C Have you wanted or needed to cut down on your drinking or drug use in the last year?
Yes No
O Has anyone objected to your drinking or drug use? or Has your family, a friend, or anyone else ever told you they objected to your alcohol or drug use?
Yes No
P Have you ever found yourself preoccupied with wanting to use alcohol or drugs? or Have you found yourself thinking a lot about drinking or using or both?
Yes No
E Have you ever used alcohol or drugs to relieve emotional discomfort, such as sadness, anger, or boredom?
Yes No
Timothy Harrington
323-804-55555