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Signs of Alcohol Dependency

The C.A.G.E Questionnaire
The CAGE Questionnaire was developed in 1970 by Dr. John A. Ewing, and used for screening of patients for alcoholism. Two or more “yes” indicates a positive history of alcoholism.

Cut Back?
 Have you ever felt the need to reduce the level of your consumption?

Annoyed?
 Have people ever annoyed you with their criticisns of your drinking or using habits?

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Signs of depression

How can you distinguish depression from ordinary sadness? Here are the classic symptoms:

* Diminished interest or pleasure in most activities.

* Significant weight loss or weight gain without effort, or loss of appetite.

* Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much.

* Psychomotor agitation or retardation.

* Fatigue.

* Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt.

* Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness.

* Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or a suicide plan or attempt.

Web and telephone resources

National Suicide Help

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK

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