Symptoms of alcohol abuse
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Always having a reason to drink: Most people drink simply because they feel like doing so. When somebody always has a specific reason, then you can just as well look for other signs of alcohol abuse as well.
Hiding your drinking habit from others: Many alcoholics don't want to show their habit publically, especially not to people the love and respect. So they might wait until their spouses go to sleep, start to take frequent ?walks? during the day (which actually means to go to the liquor store) etc.
Never say ?No?: Alcoholics have withdrawal symptoms when they refrain from drinking so it's highly unlikely that they'll ever refuse a drink if it's offered, irrespective of their personal condition.
Not being able to have one drink and call it quits: Most alcoholics show excessive behavior. They don't know when to stop. Once they are on a roll, they will drink until they pass out or at least can't remember who they are.
Only happy when they drink: Because alcohol is so efficient at obscuring reality, alcoholics are for the most part, are only happy when they have a drink nearby. As soon as they find themselves sober and without anything to drink, they tend to become withdrawn and depressed.
Using alcohol to pick themselves back up: While all alcoholics abuse alcohol, they do so for a variety of reasons. One think you can be sure of though, is that they will always be able to find a reason, irrespective of their mood.
How much can you handle: Over time, alcoholics will need to consume larger quantities of alcohol in order to achieve the desired results and while it may be taking them longer to become intoxicated, there's no reduction in the amount of damage being inflicted on their liver, kidneys and etc.
Feeling that you cannot cope without at least one drink: If you can't perform simple tasks without having a dring is a clear indication of an alcohol abuse problem. If you need a drink to be able to focus you definitely need to consider a treatment program.
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