Recognizing Signs of Addiction – Worksheet 3

This worksheet, “Recognizing Signs of Addiction – Worksheet 3,” is designed to help individuals reflect on their journey toward overcoming addiction and maintaining long-term recovery. It prompts individuals to write about their history with substance use, including the severity and consequences, while also considering any co-occurring mental health challenges. The worksheet outlines five essential areas for breaking chemical dependency: making a commitment to abstinence, using psychotropic medications, engaging in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), making necessary lifestyle changes, and maintaining a positive attitude. By focusing on these key areas, the worksheet encourages individuals to recognize the importance of a comprehensive approach to recovery, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and dedication to treatment in order to achieve lasting sobriety.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of recovery, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.