Alcohol use is common in Kenya, but sometimes drinking can shift from social use to something that feels hard to control. When alcohol starts affecting your mood, relationships, work, finances, or health, it may be a sign of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
If you’ve been wondering “Do I drink too much?” or noticing alcohol use disorder symptoms like cravings, guilt, or difficulty cutting down, a free self-assessment can help you check in privately and gain clarity on your next step. At Hera Therapy, we offer a confidential alcohol use disorder self-assessment tool in Kenya designed to support this process.
Also Read: Step-by-Step Guide to Completing a Mental Health Self-Assessment at Home
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder is a medical and psychological condition that involves difficulty controlling alcohol use despite negative consequences. It exists on a spectrum from mild to severe and is defined not just by how often someone drinks, but by how alcohol affects daily functioning and wellbeing.
AUD can affect emotional regulation, physical health, decision-making, and relationships. Without support, it may contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, financial strain, work challenges, and family conflict.
Alcohol Use Disorder Symptoms to Look Out For
Alcohol use disorder symptoms vary, but common signs include:
- Drinking more or for longer than intended
- Difficulty cutting down or stopping alcohol use
- Strong cravings or urges to drink
- Using alcohol to cope with stress, emotions, or sleep
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
- Continued drinking despite health or relationship problems
- Feeling guilt, shame, secrecy, or conflict around drinking
If several of these symptoms feel familiar, a structured self-assessment can help you better understand your relationship with alcohol.
What Is an Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment Tool?
An alcohol use disorder self-assessment tool is a structured questionnaire that helps you reflect on drinking habits, emotional triggers, and the impact alcohol has on daily life. These tools are widely used as addiction assessment tools in Kenya and globally as early screening measures.
A self-assessment is not a diagnosis, but it can highlight risk patterns and show whether it may help to seek professional support.
How the Free Hera Therapy Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment Tool Works
The Hera Therapy Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment Tool is designed to be simple, private, and supportive.
The tool helps you reflect on:
- Frequency and patterns of alcohol use
- Emotional or situational triggers for drinking
- Whether alcohol affects your mood, relationships, or responsibilities
- Attempts to reduce or control drinking
After completing the assessment, you receive feedback indicating whether your responses align with common alcohol use disorder patterns and what next steps may be helpful.
Best Addiction Self-Assessment Tools in Kenya
Self-assessment tools offer a simple way to check in and understand your risk level. They also help guide the right next step, especially when you’re unsure if you need support.
1. Hera Therapy Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment Tool
Hera Therapy offers a free, confidential alcohol use disorder self-assessment tool designed to help individuals in Kenya reflect on their drinking patterns in a safe and non-judgmental way. The tool helps you reflect on:
- Frequency and patterns of alcohol use
- Emotional or situational triggers for drinking
- Whether alcohol affects your mood, relationships, or responsibilities
- Attempts to reduce or control drinking
After completing the assessment, you receive feedback that helps you understand whether your responses align with patterns commonly associated with alcohol use disorder and what next steps may be helpful.
2. Chiromo Hospital Group
Chiromo Hospital Group offers clinical mental health and addiction assessments within a hospital-based setting, often alongside psychiatric and psychological care, supporting individuals navigating substance and alcohol abuse in Kenya today.
3. Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Provides public mental health services, including assessments for alcohol and substance use disorders, typically through referral and outpatient clinics, using structured addiction assessment tools to guide appropriate care and treatment planning.
4. NACADA (National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse)
Focuses on alcohol and drug use prevention assistance in Kenya and provides screening resources, education, and referrals aligned with national guidelines on alcohol and drug use prevention.
SAPTA Outpatient Treatment Centre
SAPTA (Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa) offers community-based outpatient counseling and support for individuals dealing with alcohol and other substance use issues in Kenya, using evidence-based approaches to help people overcome addiction and build healthier lives.
Why Alcohol Use Disorder Screening Matters
Many people live with problematic alcohol use for years without recognizing it as a health issue. Screening helps reduce confusion, shame, and self-blame by offering clarity early.
Alcohol use disorder screening can help you:
- Understand your drinking patterns
- Identify triggers linked to stress or emotions
- Recognize risk before it escalates
- Seek support sooner
- Make informed health decisions
National guidelines on alcohol and drug use prevention emphasize early identification and support as key steps in reducing long-term harm.
What to Do After an Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment
After completing a self-assessment, your next steps depend on your results and comfort level. Some people begin with therapy, while others choose a more structured clinical evaluation.
Helpful next steps may include:
- Speaking with a licensed therapist
- Joining addiction counselling or group therapy
- Learning stress management and emotional regulation skills
- Building healthier routines and support systems
At Hera Therapy, your assessment results can guide the right support plan based on your needs.
How Hera Therapy Supports Recovery and Healing
Hera Therapy provides compassionate, confidential addiction support tailored to individuals in Kenya. Our licensed professionals focus on the emotional, psychological, and behavioral factors that influence substance use.
We offer:
- Addiction counselling and therapy
- Group therapy and shared support options
- Ongoing mental health care and guidance
- A safe, stigma-free environment for healing
Our goal is to help you regain control, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward long-term wellbeing.
Taking the First Step Toward Change
Taking a free alcohol use disorder self-assessment tool is not an admission of failure. It is an act of self-awareness and self-care. If alcohol has been affecting your mental health, relationships, or daily life, support is available.
Contact us today to take the free Alcohol Use Disorder Self-Assessment Tool or book a confidential session with Hera Therapy to start your recovery journey.