What are signs of an alcohol problem?

Answer 1

There are a lot of signs that can let someone realize the abuse of alcohol is happening to someone else. Signs include, drinking alcohol more than once a week or even weekly, neglecting responsibilities, Anger easily and often, Legal issues, drinking to reduce stress, physical and mental abuse, knowing consequences and still drinking, and tolerance.

Answer 2

There are 2 simple questions for someone concerned about being an alcoholic.If they have ever said I'll never drink again and drank again or have little control of the amount they have once they start to drink (meaning going for 1 or 2 drinks and having much more)the person is probably an alcoholic.If you are concerned about someone who you think might have a problem with alcohol,contact Al-anon they will only be happy to help.

Answer 3

The more of the following questions to which you answer yes, the more likely you are to have a drinking problem:

• Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?

• Does your drinking ever make you late for school or work?

• Does your drinking worry your family or friends?

• Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't?

• Do you ever forget what you did while you were drinking?

• Do you ever get headaches or have hangovers after drinking?

• Have you started hanging out with heavy drinking friends?

• Do your friends use less alcohol than you do?

• Have you ever been in trouble because of your drinking?

• Do you ever borrow money or go without things in order to buy alcohol?

• Is drinking hurting your reputation?

• Do you feel a sense of power when drinking?

• Do you ever drink until your supply is gone?

Having a drinking problem doesn't mean that you are alcoholic or that you have to abstain from alcohol. Most, people who experience problems from drinking choose to reduce their consumption to moderate levels rather than to abstain. You might consult with your doctor for advice.

Note: The list is from the NIAAA and is in the public domain.

Answer 4

well me personally I had an Alcoholism problem thanks to my god and my Meetings I was able to know that I had the problem of alcoholism the signs your only gonna be able to see them for yourself once you sober up for couple of days other then that everybody around you can see you have a problem but you. and the signs are when you notice that you can't even get up without having to have a dring on your hand when your driving and drinking when u rather be on the couch watching tv and drinking instead of playing with your kids(if you have any) pretty much when whenever you do something and you can't do it without having a drink first and when you can't go tru out your day without having way to many drinks those are the signs but again your unable to see that so just listen to your family members and do something about it I did it so it is possible! Good luck and I will be praying for you

Answer 5

Being secretive about drinking or drinking aloneExperiencing loss of memory of an event or period of time
Unexplained money problems. Missing committments or being late. Mystery illnesses, Problems in relationships or at work.
Signs of alcoholism are being late for or missing social events all together; problems at work, possible driving accidents due to impaired judgement, and having problems getting along with people.
Repeated inability to reduce destructive drinking, hiding alcohol, denying having a problem, and feeling defensive are all possible signs of alcoholism.
the possible signs of alcoholism is red eyes ,drinking alot of water due to dehydration and a beer after a very short period

• Drinking alone
• Promising to quit but not doing it
• Making excuses for drinking
• Refusing to admit how much one drinks
• Not participating in other activities in order to drink

must drinks early in the day

has tried to stop but failed

has withdrawal symptoms if tries to stop

has social problems

gets comments from others about drinking

Answer 6

There are many signs that could be unique to the individual (missing work due to hangovers, etc..). But in my opinion, the biggest sign of an alcohol problem is the inability to stop drinking despite ones desire and/or the negative consequences of it.

Answer 7

Signs of alcohol addiction include: repeatedly neglecting responsibilities, having legal problems because of drinking, and continuing to drink even though it is causing problems in relationships. The following website offers further information about the signs of alcohol addiction: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/alcohol-abuse-and-dependence-symptoms

Answer 8

Making excuses for drinking

Promising to quit but not doing it.

Drinking alone.

Answer 9

Inability to stop drinking, denial that person has a problem, annoyance when questioned about drinking, need to drink upon awakening, hiding alcohol, pre-loading before social events, etc.