Who Are You With and Without Alcohol Quiz

Uncover your drinking personality. Discover the patterns, motives, and hidden stories

shaping your relationship with alcohol.

Instructions:

For each question, circle the letter corresponding with the answer that most honestly reflects your experience over the past 6 months. Trust your first instinct, be gentle with yourself, and answer truthfully—this is for your own insight, not judgment.

When I Think About My Drinking: *

I hardly ever think about it.

I notice it sometimes but don’t worry much.

I catch myself setting limits or rules and then subtly break them.

I think about drinking often and wonder if it’s becoming a problem.

When I Decide NOT to Drink: *

It’s easy and I don’t think twice.

I’m fine with it, though part of me still misses it.

I notice the urge and try to remind myself why I’m skipping it.

I often tell myself I won’t drink, but end up pouring one anyway.

In Social Situations: *

I’m comfortable with or without a drink.

I like having a drink but don’t need it to enjoy myself.

I feel more relaxed and open once I’ve had a few.

It feels awkward or uncomfortable to be around people who are drinking when I’m not.

When I'm Stressed, Overwhelmed, or Had a Difficult Day: *

Alcohol rarely crosses my mind as something that would help.

I think about having a drink sometimes, but usually (90% of the time) end up doing something else instead.

Having a drink is one of my favorite way I think of to take the edge off or relax.

When things feel overwhelming, drinking feels like the quickest way to shut it all off for a bit.

Compared to What I Plan or Intend: *

I usually drink exactly what I planned, if I planned at all.

I go over sometimes, but not by much.

I often drink more than I planned or stay out longer than I meant to — it’s starting to become a pattern.

I tell myself I’ll stop after a certain point, but once I start, it rarely goes that way.

The Morning After Drinking: *

I feel normal and move on with my day.

I might feel a little off but bounce back quickly.

I’m often tired, foggy, or emotionally flat.

I usually wake up hungover and/or anxious.

When Someone Suggests Plans That Don’t Involve Drinking: *

I’m all in — I don’t need alcohol to have fun.

I’ll go, but I might still think it would be better with a drink.

I agree, though part of me wonders how fun it’ll be without drinking.

I usually skip it or lose interest if alcohol’s not part of it.

Over Time My Relationship with Alcohol Has: *

Stayed about the same — I drink occasionally and don’t think much about it.

Gradually increased, but I tell myself it’s still fine.

Become something I notice more and try to keep an eye on.

Shifted into something that feels heavier and harder to ignore — like it’s starting to run the show instead of me.

When I Try to Cut Back or Take a Break: *

It’s easy — I don’t miss it much.

I can do it, but I notice how often I think about drinking.

It takes effort and planning to stay consistent.

I start off strong but usually end up drinking again sooner than I wanted.

If I Imagine Myself Not Drinking For a While: *

I feel curious - I’d like to see what that’s like.

I feel a little nervous but think I could manage it.

I feel uneasy about how I’d relax or connect without it.

The idea feels really uncomfortable or almost impossible right now.

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