ALCOHOL/DRUG USE/DEPENDENCE
The mission of New Alternatives, Inc. is based on the premise that substance use/dependency is a primary, pervasive, progressive disorder that has a negative impact on the individual, significant others, and society. Recovery is a process of couragously seeking to make the changes necessary to enjoy a rich and satisfying new life.
Take this simple screening instrument for alcohol and other drugs of abuse:
During the past six months...
1. Have you used alcohol or other drugs? (such as wine, beer, hard liquor, pot, cocaine, heroin, or other opiates, uppers, downers, hallucinogens, or inhalants) (yes/no)
2. Have you felt that you use too much alcohol or other drugs? (yes/no)
3. Have you tried to cut down or quit drinking or using drugs? (yes/no)
4. Have you gone to anyone for help because of your drinking or drug use? (such as AA, NA, CA Counselors or a treatment program) (yes/no)
5. Have you had any of the following?
- Blackouts or other periods of memory loss
- Injury to your head after drinking or using drugs
- Convulsions, or delirium tremens (DTs)
- Hepatitis or other liver problems
- Feeling sick, shaky, or depressed when you stop drinking or using drugs
- Feeling "cocaine bugs" or a crawling feeling under the skin, after you stop using drugs
- Injury after drinking or using drugs
- Using needles to inject drugs
6. Has drinking or other drug use caused problems between you and your family or friends? (yes/no)
7. Has your drinking or other drug use caused problems at school or work? (yes/no)
8. Have you been arrested or had other leagal problems? (such as bouncing bad checks, driving while intoxicated, theft, or drug possession) (yes/no)
9. Have you lost your temper or gotten into arguments or fights while drinking or using drugs? (yes/no)
10. Are you needing to drink or use drugs more and more to get the effect you want? (yes/no)
11. Do you spend a lot of time thinking about or trying to get alcohol or other drugs? (yes/no)
12. When drinking or using drugs, are you more likely to do something you would not normally do? (such as break the rules, break the law, sell things that are important to you, or have unprotected sex with someone) (yes/no)
13. Do you feel bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use? (yes/no)
IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO 3 OR MORE OF THESE QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.
Types of services
Alcohol / Drug Use/ Dependence
Employee Assistance
Professional (E.A.P.) Services (Building Trade)
Expert Judicial / Court Documentation
Drivers License Restoration Issues
Domestic Violence
Batterers Intervention Groups
Alternatives to Domestic Aggression (A.D.A)
Contact Us
New Alternatives Inc.
26120 Van Dyke
Center Line, Michigan 48015
Email: craighalis@att.net
Phone: 586.755.3550
Hours: 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Monday - Friday