Do You Know
the Warning SignS?

Consider if ANY of these symptoms are part of your life or the life of someone you know. If so, there may be cause for concern and its time to make a confidential call to ACAN. 1-866-766-ACAN

ALCOHOLISM &
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

• Do you make plans to “control” your drinking?

• Once you start drinking, do you “change your
mind” and drink more or longer than planned?

• Are you willing to jeopardize your career in order
to take illegal drugs?

• Do you drink specifically for the purpose of becoming intoxicated?

• Do you become restless, irritable or discontented
when abstaining from alcohol and other drugs?

• Have you lost interest in the hobbies and activities you used to enjoy?

• Do you drive under the influence?

• Do you miss appointments, show up late or call in sick because of alcohol or drugs?

• Are you angry or upset with others for causing
professional or personal problems in your life?

• Do you drink or use drugs alone?

• Have you been unable to cut down or quit?

• Do you avoid important professional, family or
social activities?

• Is it taking you more to become intoxicated?

• Do you ever have a drink in the morning?

• Are you searching for reasons to answer “no”
to these questions?

EMOTIONAL
DISTRESS

• Is your work performance and social life impaired because a family member has an
alcohol or substance abuse problem?

• Do you experience extreme or prolonged feelings of sadness, worthlessness, fatigue, exhaustion or excessive guilt?

• Are you restless, easily distracted, and unable
to concentrate or make decisions?

• Do you isolate yourself and avoid family, friends and social activities?

• Have you had any major changes in appetite, body weight, eating habits or sleeping patterns?

• Do you have thoughts of death or suicide

Call the ACAN
24-Hour Hotline
1-866-766-ACAN
There’s no risk!
By law, all information, communications, reports received, gathered or maintained by ACAN are strictly confidential.

Call 1-866-766-ACAN for more details.