Recognizing the Signs &
Symptoms of Alcoholism
There is a lot of misinformation about how to recognize the sign of alcoholism. For many people, the sign of an alcohol problem is not clear. The effect of alcohol abuse can be extremely serious, even fatal, to both you and to others. For most people who drink alcohol, alcohol is a pleasant accompaniment to social activities. Moderate alcohol use, up to two drinks per day, is not harmful for most adults. Nonetheless, a large number of people get into serious trouble because of their drinking. Currently, nearly 18 million adult Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Heavy drinking can increase the risk for certain cancers, especially of the liver. In addition, drinking increases the risk of death from automobile crashes as well as recreational and on the job injuries. Furthermore, both homicides and suicides are more likely to be committed by persons who have been drinking alcohol.
How can you tell whether you, or someone you know, have an alcoholism problem?
What is the sign and symptoms of alcoholism?
These four questions can help determine whether an alcohol problem may exist. Answering the following questions can act as a sign of an alcoholism problem:
- Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
- Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
- Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
One "yes" answer suggests the sign of alcoholism. More than one "yes" answer is a sign and it is highly likely that a problem exists. Even if all the answers were “no” to the above questions it may not necessarily mean there is not a problem. If the person has encountered drinking-related problems with:
- job
- relationships
- health
- the law
Any issue with alcohol and one of these four issues should be taken as a sign of a drinking problem. If you think that you or someone you know might have an alcoholism problem, click on the link below for online assistance.
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