Should I Drink Tonight Quiz

No one depends on me, and I have no safety-sensitive duty

I have a modest commitment that alcohol could make less comfortable

I need to be reliably alert for work, caregiving, an early journey, or another important duty

I am currently responsible for a child, vulnerable person, emergency response, driving, or hazardous equipment

I am calmly choosing it for taste or as part of a meal or occasion

It is mostly habit, boredom, or a way to make the evening feel different

I want relief from stress, loneliness, anger, or sadness

I want to become numb, escape overwhelming feelings, or feel able to act on dangerous thoughts

I feel comfortable choosing either alcohol or no alcohol

There is a social expectation to join in, though I could decline

Someone keeps pressuring me after I have hesitated or said no

I am being threatened, forced, manipulated, or made to fear consequences if I refuse

My boundaries are respected, and I can leave or change my mind freely

I anticipate some awkwardness or mild pressure around drinking or intimacy

Someone has ignored a boundary, or intoxication could make clear decisions difficult

I fear coercion, exploitation, assault, or retaliation from an adult or peer

I have not had concerning physical reactions at the amount I am considering

Even modest drinking often disrupts my sleep or causes a headache

I have previously become much sicker or more impaired than expected

I have experienced a blackout, injury, severe reaction, or emergency connected with drinking

No alcohol or other impairing substances

One standard drink, with no noticeable effects

Several drinks, or I am beginning to feel impaired

I mixed impairing substances, am very impaired, or have symptoms such as repeated vomiting, trouble breathing, or difficulty staying awake

I would pause or stop and deal with the situation without more alcohol

I might pour the next drink sooner than planned

I would probably keep drinking specifically to manage the feelings

More alcohol could make me act on thoughts of harming myself or someone else

Neither applies to me

Pregnancy could be possible, or I need to verify medical guidance

I may be pregnant, am trying to become pregnant, or have been advised to minimize alcohol

I know I am pregnant or have a clear medical instruction not to drink

I generally stop at the limit I chose

I occasionally add an unplanned drink

I often drink substantially more or for longer than planned

I expect I may be unable to stop, lose awareness, or drink to the point of blackout tonight

I will stay where I am, walk a safe route, use transit, or have confirmed sober transportation

My non-driving option is likely but not fully confirmed

I may be tempted to drive if plans change or the alternative becomes inconvenient

I expect to drive, cycle in hazardous conditions, or operate machinery after drinking

I have a working phone, access to money or transport, and someone I can contact

One part of my exit plan is uncertain

Leaving would be difficult because I lack transport, phone access, funds, or reliable support

Someone may prevent me from leaving, take my phone or money, or retaliate if I seek help

I am not taking anything that carries an alcohol warning or known interaction

I take something relevant but have not yet checked its alcohol guidance

A label or health professional has advised caution about combining it with alcohol

I have been told not to combine it with alcohol, or the combination has previously caused a serious reaction

My plans allow adequate rest and do not require unusual alertness

I have an ordinary commitment that a poor night's sleep could affect

I have an important exam, shift, journey, caregiving role, or recovery need that drinking could disrupt

I must drive, perform hazardous work, provide critical care, or meet another safety-sensitive obligation while alcohol could still affect me

I feel like my usual well self

I am unusually tired or have a mild headache

I am dehydrated, have not eaten adequately, or feel moderately unwell

I have severe symptoms or a health condition that alcohol is known to worsen

The setting is familiar, and the people present respect my boundaries

Some people or parts of the setting are unfamiliar to me

Conflict, reckless behavior, or poor respect for boundaries seems likely

There are threats, violence, weapons, exploitation, or an injury in the setting