Alcoholism: Cunning, Baffling, Powerful, Patient And Deadly

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E.g. -
using alcohol is so incredible. It is the most pleasurable thing I know.
(filter out the negative effects)

POLARIZED THINKING:

Things are black and white, good or bad. You are perfect or a
complete failure. E.g. - My life would be void of pleasure with out alcohol.


OVERGENERALIZATION:

To come to a general conclusion based on a single incident or piece
of evidence. E.g. - Alcohol has made for some great times with friends. I
must have alcohol in order to capitalize on the potential for fun.

MIND READING:

You think you are able to define how people are thinking about you.
E.g. - People will not like me if I give up alcohol. There is a side that
come out that is very attractive.

CATASTROPHIC EXAGGERATION:

You expect disaster, and disaster means the end of the world. E.g.
- I won't be able to tolerate the discomfort of sobriety

I AM CONTROLLED:

You feel externally controlled, you see yourself as helpless and a
victim of fate. E.g. - The alcohol makes my days ...

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making your home life unhappy?
3 Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
4 Is drinking affecting you reputation?
5 Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
6 Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?
7 Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment
when drinking?
8 Does your drinking make you careless of your family's welfare?
9 Has your ambition decreased since drinking?
10 Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?
11 Do you want a drink the next morning?
12 Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
13 Has your efficiency decreased ...

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