What determines that a person is an alcoholic?

Answer 1

-you feel like you've lost control over how much you drink

(ex.you go to the party and even though promise to yourself or somebody else not to drink too much you end up drunk)

-you miss school/work/appointments etc. because of alcohol/hangover

-your family/friends are concerned about how much you drink

-you react with anger when asked to drink less

-alcohol seems to be the best cure for hangover

-you've ineffectively tried to prove to yourself/somebody else that you can control your drinking (people who don't have an alcohol problem don't have to prove it to anyone)

-you've had social/legal problems resulting from alcohol abuse

-you feel guilty/ashamed of some things you've done while under influence

-you drink to deal with stress or sadness

there are some more but these are the most common.

Answer 2

Besides all the consiquences of drinking, there are two basic signs. One, when a person can't stop entirly, meaning if the person has ever said (to themselves or others) "I'll never drink again" and did drink again. Or two, has little control over the amount they take once they start to drink. Meaning going in for two drinks and drinking much more. (We like to think it was because we were having a good time). That person is probably an alcoholic, if someone thinks they might have a problem with alcohol, they most likely do.

Answer 3

to be an alcoholic u have a disease of the mind, Alcoholism doesnt go away. it is there always being a potential risk to your health, family life ,there is treatment hope for thoes who are alcoholics. i am an alcoholic and even with all the knowledge i have received from treatment it is a constant battle.

Answer 4

There is no hard and fast rule. There are however, indications. Any of the following would be reason for concern, according to the National Institutes of Health:

Answering the following four questions can help you find out if you or a loved one has a drinking 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 a possible alcohol problem. More than one "yes" answer means it is highly likely that a problem exists. If you think that you or someone you know might have an alcohol problem, it is important to see a doctor or other health care provider right away. They can help you determine if a drinking problem exists and plan the best course of action.

Answer 5

There is a lack of consensus regarding how to define alcoholism; indeed, there isn't even any agreement whether as to or not alcoholism is a disease.