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3. What personality changes did you experience as a result of drinking and drugging? (Such as a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde effect.)

4. A. How much money have you directly spent in your life on alcohol and other drugs?

Average per week = $

Total per month x4 = $

Total per year x12 = $

Total years using x = $

B. What other expenses have you incurred as a result of your drinking & drugging; i.e. legal fees, car repairs, alimony, treatment, medical expenses, etc.

C. Given the number of years you have used alcohol & other drugs, what potential income have you lost?

4. What crisis, besides the one that got you into treatment now, would have eventually happened? List at least three:

A.

B.

C.

6. Defense mechanisms- The following is a list of defense mechanisms. These are the ways that your mind made it okay to continue drinking and/or drugging. List specific quotes of statements you have made, thoughts or situations relating to each of the following defense mechanisms:

  1. Temper Tantrums -Fighting, yelling, or threatening for an excuse to use or drink.

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