Alcoholism Test for the Alcoholic Marriage
Dr. Neill Neill
Is Your Marriage Partner a Functioning Alcoholic?
There are many tests for alcoholism on the internet, so why do we need another one? The simple answer is that most of them aren’t very practical.
Most of the tests for alcoholism are "self-tests" and are therefore aimed at someone who is wondering, "Do I have an alcohol problem?" This may be the wrong person most of the time. Serious problem drinkers probably won’t take the test, because they don’t want to have their suspicions confirmed. The typical functioning alcoholic isn’t interested in questioning his alcohol abuse. And if the signs of alcoholism are more advanced, no test is necessary to recognize the alcoholism.
The Alcoholism Test on this site is designed for anyone who thinks their partner has a drinking problem and perhaps suspects the drinking has progressed to alcoholism.
If you are concerned that your partner’s drinking is progressing to addiction, and have a few minute for a short, very practical questionnaire, click here: Alcoholism Test. I offer a short comment after most of the eleven items to make it clear why the question is included.
If after taking the Alcoholism Test and finding your spouse is probably or just possibly a functiong alcoholic, get the book that will show you how to help yourself while helping him: Living with a Functioning Alcoholic-A Woman’s Survival Guide.
Neill
PS: After you have finished the Alcoholism Test , please share your thoughts below or at the end of the Alcoholism Test itself.
PPS: By the way, the Alcoholism Test can also be used if you are concerned about an adult child, a parent or a friend.
Psychologist Dr. Neill Neill maintains an active psychology and life-coaching practice on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He focuses on self growth, healthy relationships and life enhancement after addictions. He is the author of Living with a Functioning Alcoholic - A Woman’s Survival Guide. Get on his list for notification that he has posted a new article and receive his free report, "Addiction and Codependency Simplified."
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Comments on Alcoholism Test for the Alcoholic Marriage »
Bev Mills (nee Neill) @ 1:06 am
Dr. Neill,
My brother, Richard Neill, is an alcoholic and I was looking for a site that lists tests. He maintains (as any alcoholic denialist would) that there is not a test he cannot fudge.
Naturally, that you are also a Neill and ALL Neills are related, I felt I just had to send in a comment. Off the subject entirely I do have a copy of the article on the genome tests done on over a million Neills who carry the male chromosome if you are interested.
Many Neills in our line have been alcoholics and my father died in 2005 by drinking himself to death aged 66.
I hope to hear from you.
Bev
Dr. Neill Neill @ 5:46 pm
Hi Bev,
Your brother is probably correct about being able to fudge tests: any that I have seen have been designed for those who want self insight, not those who want to remain unconscious. Interesting his name is Richard.
My brother Richard Neill was a drug user who suicided at 30. My son Richard Neill had left his alcoholism behind 15 years ago, but died last fall of cancer and a rare liver disease. I was an alcoholic, but have been alcohol free for 30 years. Our father and grandfather too, as far as I know, drank very little.
Yes, I would love to see the article on the genome tests.
Now I work with alcoholics who want to change their lives.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Neill