According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is considered a progressive disease that, left untreated, can result in disability or premature death.  If you are not sure you need help or not ready to make a call, think about how alcohol or drugs are impacting your life or the life of a loved one:

• Do you feel your substance use is holding you back in any way?
• Is substance use negatively impacting your relationships, work, school, or home life?
• Are you using more substances than you intended, or is it difficult to cut down or control your substance use?
• Is the quality of your school or work declining as a result of your substance use?
• Do you feel physically sick or unwell when you stop using substances?
• Are you taking opioids for pain but are now “hooked”?
• Have you ever gotten a DWI for drinking/driving under the influence of a substance?