Is My Child a Drug Addict? Parents, if you are concerned that your child may have a substance abuse problem, answer a few questions to get more information. The bravest thing a parent can do is seek help for their child. It’s never too late. This quiz is not a diagnostic tool or intake document; it is a self-assessment to help parents decide whether further action is needed. How long have you been concerned about your child’s substance use/abuse? Less than a week A month A few months About a year A few years Many years Are you positive that your child is using abusive drugs? No No, but I saw something suspicious on their phone/computer No, but I found suspicious items No, but some medication has disappeared No, but my child’s behavior has changed recently, and I am concerned Yes, my child has told me they use drugs Yes, I have witnessed my child using drugs Has your child ever attempted sobriety (entered a 90-day rehab)? Yes, but didn’t complete treatment Yes, and completed treatment No It was never needed Has your child been prescribed medication for ADD/ADHD or depression? Yes, for ADHD Yes, for depression No When your child is prescribed medication, does s/he follow doctors’ instructions? Yes No Not sure What is your child’s relationship with alcohol? They don't drink Drinks occasionally Drinks often Binge drinks Not Sure Have you noticed any of the following? Check any that apply. Extreme lethargy Extreme hyperactivity Lying Unexplained money loss Change in eating habits Persistent inability to sleep or wake up at normal times Decline in school or work peformance Low self-esteem None of the above Calculate