Co-Founder Cyndi Turner developed the Alcohol Moderation Assessment to help people answer the question: Can I keep drinking? There are over 50 years of research indicating that the majority of drinkers experiencing problems can learn to enjoy alcohol in moderation. Take the self-assessment to see if you would be a good candidate to try alcohol moderation. Your results can help you decide if learning some tools could be beneficial in changing your relationship with alcohol or if abstinence might be a better choice for you.

Your score reflects your likelihood of being able to successfully practice alcohol moderation. If you scored more than 3 points, you may have a substance use disorder. It is strongly advised that you reach out to a professional for help.

Scoring Key

< 0 Points:  Good chance of practicing alcohol moderation

1-5 Points: Fair chance of successful moderation

6-10 Points: Poor chance of practicing alcohol moderation

>11 Points: Unlikely to be able to successfully moderate alcohol use

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Do I have more than two drinks a day for men/one for women?

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Has my alcohol use been increasing?

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When I drink do I have a hard time stopping?

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Do I have any medical issues?

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Am I taking any medication?

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Have there been repeated consequences from my alcohol use?

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Have I experienced trauma or have a PTSD diagnosis?

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Am using alcohol to change my mood?

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Has my alcohol use negatively affected my loved ones?

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Do I have any mental health concerns?

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Do I use any other non-prescribed mood altering substances?

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Do I have any legal, probationary, or work issues?

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Was I raised in a heavy drinking environment?

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Have I had withdrawals from drinking?

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Do I have elevated liver enzymes?

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Have I experienced blackouts?

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Was my first drink before age 15?

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Will I review my alcohol use with my support system?

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Do I have alcohol-free outlets or hobbies?

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Am I willing to go through a period of abstinence?

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Gender

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Age

*All information provided is confidential

Alcohol Moderation Webinars

https://ssw.smith.edu/professional-education/continuing-education/recorded-webinars/all-recorded-webinars/practicing

https://www.naadac.org/harm-reduction-for-skeptics-webinar

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