Signs Of Alcoholism

 

You don't have to be an alcoholic to be an alcohol abuser. Those who drink heavily are not necessarily addicted to alcohol. They may only drink once a week, but when they do, they may put themselves in dangerous situations, continue drinking regardless of the effects, and may end up with health issues as a result.

Alcohol abusers are advised to see a specialist in order to be diagnosed, and alcohol abuse treatment centers are designed to support and help alcoholics to get through a detoxification process. All alcoholics need to detox completely from alcohol in order to succeed in healing themselves. Detoxification removes all traces of alcohol from the body, and is the beginning of removing the physical dependency on it.

Signs of alcoholism include being unable to function effectively without an alcoholic drink. This often shows up as a desire to drink alcohol at times of the day, venues and occasions others wouldn't think of drinking. An example of this would be feeling desperate for a drink at 11am at a school play, or at a 9am business meeting. This is a very clear sign of an alcohol addiction. If there are any signs of needing a drink in order to cope, or feel better, it’s best to seek professional help.

Alcoholics will often not want to change, at least at first, and this can make it very difficult for loved ones to help them. It often takes an intervention to initiate the desire to change the situation. If you, or a loved one is showing signs of alcoholism, it’s best to seek professional advice from a doctor who will be able to give you the alcohol facts, and to help you discover if it is alcohol abuse, or an addiction to alcohol. They will also help you find the right treatment.