| Self-Assessments |
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If you are in doubt that some of your behaviours are affecting your quality of life, you may wish to take some basic self-assessments. All self-assessments are confidential, easy-to-take and they provide only a preliminary indication of the likelihood of any habits, attitudes or symptoms that might indicate the presence of certain conditions as stated below.
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| Please note that the assessment is a preliminary indication, you may seek professional intervention for confirmation of the assessment after the exercise. |
| You can make an appointment to see our counsellor or refer to our helplines for external help. |
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| Alcohol/Drinking Problem |
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| A normal social behaviour, taking alcohol or drinking may affect your life if it gets out of control. CAGE is an internationally used assessment instrument for identifying problems with alcohol. 'CAGE' is an acronym formed from the italicised letters in the questionnaire (cut-annoyed-guilty-eye). |
| CAGE Questionnaire.pdf |
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| Drug Abuse |
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| The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is one of the most widely used screening tests for drug abuse and addiction. This screening test does not include alcohol use. Drug in this test refers to the use of: |
- prescribed or “over the counter” drugs in excess of the directions, and
- any non-medical use of drugs. |
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| Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).pdf |
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| Gambling Behaviour |
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Gambling is a form of recreational and enjoyable activity for many people. However if you feels that gambling is affecting your life and you are not sure if you have a gambling problem, you can take the South Oaks Gambling Screen for a preliminary check of your gambling behaviour.
South Oaks Gambling Screen.pdf |
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| Internet Usage Behaviour |
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| Not sure if you are spending too much time on the internet? Excessive internet use can be an actual addiction. This self-test may help you to identify areas of your life which may be impacted by excessive internet use. |
| Internet Addiction Test.pdf |
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