Processes of Change Questionnaire – Drug Version (POC-D)

I do something nice for myself for making efforts to change.

I can talk with at least one special person about my drug use experiences.

I get upset when I think about illnesses caused by drug use.

I see signs in some public places trying to help people not use drugs.

I stop to think about how my drug use is hurting people around me.

I consider that feeling good about myself includes changing my drug use behavior.

I remove things from my home or work that remind me of drugs.

I calm myself when I get the urge to use drugs.

I reward myself when I don't give in to my urge to use drugs.

I have someone to talk with who understands my problems with drugs.

Warnings about the health hazards of drug use have an emotional effect on me.

I use will power to stop from using drugs.

I notice that people with drug problems are making known their desire not to be pressed to use drugs.

I am considering the idea that people around me would be better off without my problem drug use.

I read newspaper stories that may help me quit using drugs.

I avoid situations that encourage me to use drugs.

I try to think about other things when I begin to think about using drugs.

I have someone who listens when I want to talk about my drug use.

Stories about drugs and their effects upset me.

I make myself aware that I can choose to overcome my drug use if I want to.

I find society changing in ways that make it easier for me to overcome my drug use problem.

I have strong feelings about how much my drug use has hurt the people I care about.

I become disappointed with myself when I depend on drugs.

I look for information related to problem drug use.

I use reminders to help me not to use drugs.

I do something else instead of using drugs when I need to deal with tension.

I don't let myself have fun when I use drugs.

I have someone whom I can count on to help me when I'm having problems with drug use.

I read newspaper stories that can affect me emotionally about my drug use.

I tell myself that if I try hard enough I can keep from using drugs.

I stop and think that my drug use is causing problems for other people.

I feel more competent when I decide not to use drugs.

I seek out groups of people who can increase my awareness about the problems of drug use.

I stay away from places generally associated with my drug use.

I find that doing things is a good substitute for using drugs.

I spend time with people who reward me for not using drugs.

I make commitments to myself not to use drugs.

I see advertisements on television about how society is trying to help people to not use drugs.

I think about the type of person I will be if I control my drug use.

I think about information that people have personally given me on the benefits of quitting drugs.