What would you say are the symptoms of being an alcoholic?

Question

How can you tell if someones got a drink problem - apart from the obvious of course!!

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse -

Health



    * Continuing to drink even though you have health problems that are affected or caused by your drinking

Financial issues



    * Paying bills late; collection agencies calling

    * Inability to keep track of your money

Legal issues



    * Driving while under the influence (DUI)

Risky behavior



    * Putting yourself or others in danger

Employment or school



    * Continuing to drink even though you realize your job or education is in jeopardy

    * Missing work or school, or going in late due to alcohol use

Family and friends



    * Feeling annoyed when other people comment on, or criticize your drinking habits

    * Feeling remorse or guilt after drinking

    * Associating with questionable acquaintances or frequenting out of the ordinary locations when drinking

Social life



    * Scheduling your day around drinking

    * Focusing recreational activities around obtaining alcohol, drinking or recovering from alcohol use  

    * Drinking alone or in secret

Answer 2

well it is when drink comes first in someones life it is a desease and it can take over everything  although it is hard to admitt if someone you care for has a drink problem you cant help the they can only do it themself aa is the only way

Answer 3

Depends on the stage. Some people bottom out fast, others seem to last a long time.

Answer 4

number one - they totally deny it!!  anybody who can not survive a day without alcohol is an alcoholic.

timed alcoholics are those that think they are NOT an alcoholic because they don't have a drink until after 6pm!!

Answer 5

Alcoholism can be varied.

Anyone who resorts to alcohol whenever things get stressful.

When someone is unable to to stop drinking when out partying until they fall over... thats still a form of alcoholism, however its more commonly known as Binge drinking!

Generally, anyone who unable to enjoy life or cope with life without the assistance of alcohol is an alcoholic.

Just because someone regularly partakes in a drink every evening etc.... doesnt make them an alcoholic unless they are unable to continue the evening without that drink!

Answer 6

Alcoholics are individual cases?? The need for Alcohol to feel normal is the biggest sign.