McMillan-Gilhar Addictive Attitudes Test - the question form

1. I am not responsible for my use of alcohol and drugs.

2. I can stop using through willpower alone.

3. A couple of shots are good for me.

4. If I cannot stop, why should I worry?

5. A little bit will not harm me.

6. I need drugs to have fun.

7. It is perfectly normal to use as much as I have used in the past.

8. Negative feelings (anger, fear, sadness, etc.) led me to misuse substances.

9. To avoid feeling bad, the best way is to use drugs.

10. Feeling high or intoxicated is pleasurable.

11. I can handle drugs better than other people.

12. I need drugs and alcohol to feel more confident.

13. Using drugs is a good way to relieve boredom.

14. With a little self-discipline, I can get rid of my drug-related problems.

15. If I try hard enough, I can control myself.

16. It is my fault that I am addicted.

17. Something inside me takes over and makes me turn to drugs.

18. Addiction is just a bad habit.

19. External crises (loss of a job, a spouse leaving, hospitalization) cause people to drink too much and use drugs.

20. I can cope better with life’s difficulties by using drugs.

21. Using alcohol or drugs is a good way to punish someone.

22. I must satisfy my desires.

23. Addiction can be cured.

24. The best way to get rid of a hangover is to take more drugs.

25. My problems with alcohol or drugs are not that serious.

26. I can always predict that I will not lose control of myself if I take a drug.

27. I am a better lover when I am intoxicated or have used drugs.

28. Social pressure forces me to drink too much and misuse drugs.

29. I need alcohol or drugs to keep my emotions from getting out of control.

30. I can recover without outside help if I try hard enough.

31. I need to drink alcohol or use drugs to feel better.

32. Someone who works hard deserves a little wine and drugs.

33. Using drugs is a good way to cope with life stress.

34. I should be happy all the time.

35. I am not a drug addict or an alcoholic.

36. You cannot tell me anything about my addiction that I do not already know.

37. We should get everything we want out of life.

38. Being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs reveals a person's true nature.

39. Addiction is caused by psychological problems.

40. The best way to deal with problems is not to think about them.

41. When I am drunk, I am better able to express myself creatively.

42. There are more important things in life to work on than my addiction.