Friday, May 24, 2013

Alcoholism – What Are The Warning Signs?


Alcoholism is an equal opportunity disease. It does not cater to differences in sex, age, religion, social status or race. Safety is not a luxury of any establishment or creed. We are all affected, whether personally or via friends, family members, co-workers, or the community at large. In this entry, we will discuss some of the warning signs associated with this disease in an effort to better address the issue head-on.

Drinking Alone

One of the most common warning signs of alcohol abuse is drinking alone. Individuals who drink by themselves are no longer drinking for social reasons; rather, they are attempting to cope with life in their own way. Alcoholics often choose to drink solo to avoid friends and family members finding out exactly how often they drink. 

What We Do Is Secret

Drinking in secret is yet another alcoholism warning sign. Those suffering from alcohol addiction will often use discarded bottles and drinking cups as alcohol containers in an effort to conceal the fact that they are drinking throughout the day.

The Shakes

Trembling or “the shakes” is another alcoholism warming sign. When an alcoholic awakes in the morning, their system is still in shock from a lack of alcohol – causing their bodies to tremble.

Excuses, Excuses

Alcoholics will always find a reason to drink. Instead of recognizing that they suffer from alcoholism, they will often come up with ways to celebrate or console themselves alongside an alcoholic beverage. Making excuses for excessive and regular drinking is a very common sign of alcoholism.

1-2-3-GO!

Many alcoholics find difficulty stopping once drinking has commenced. Instead of calling it a day following 1 or 2 social beers, an alcoholic will empty the entire case throughout an evening. Alcoholics also experience difficulty reducing their intake amount to smaller quantities.

Hygiene


Physical appearance can often take a back seat. Alcoholics may appear unshaven, unkempt, and dirty at their place of employment or social gatherings. Where once the individual took pride in their outward appearance, now little-to-no effort is made.

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  3. GREAT POST! My friend was definitely the queen of excuses when it came to being an alcoholic! Thank you so much for this!

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