what are signs someone is an alcoholic?

Question

he trys to hide almost ALL drinking and drinks ALLOT......I think? Any resorses I could try/

Answer 1

the best pepole to answer this is alanon. it's a group that helps the families and friend of alcoholics. you can find them on-line and in the phone book.

Answer 2

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF ALCOHOLISM?

1. Do you ever drink heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have had a quarrel with someone?
2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?
3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though your friends said that you did not pass out?
4. When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few extra drinks when others won't know about?
5. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not available?
6. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking?
7. Are you in more of a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be?
8. Has a family member or close friend ever expressed concern or complained about your drinking?
9. Have you been having more memory 'blackouts' recently?
10. Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends say they've had enough?
11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?
12. When you're sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking?
13. Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following different plans to control your drinking?
14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you.made to yourself about controlling or cutting down on your drinking?
15. Have you ever had a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) violation, or any other legal problem related to your drinking?
16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking?
17. Are you having more financial, work, school and/or family problems as a result of your drinking?
18. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your drinking?
19. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are drinking?
20. Do you sometimes have the "shakes" in the morning and find that it helps to have a "little" drink, tranquilizer medication of some kind?
21. Have you recently noticed that you can't drink as much as you used to?
22. Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time?
23. After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that aren't there?
24. Have you ever gone to anyone for, help about your drinking?
25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after of heavy drinking?
Any "yes" answer indicates that you may be a greater risk for alcoholism. More than one "yes" answer may indicate the presence of an alcohol-related problem or alcoholism, and the need for consultation with a alcoholism professional.

Answer 3

AA for the person with the problem
Al-Anon for the persons partner

If his/her life is becoming unbearable because of alcohol i.e., financially, emotionally, physically - there is a strong possibility that alcohol has become a serious issue.

AA will try to help you assess but I think that the fact that you are asking the question - you may have the answer.

Alcoholism is the only disease in the world that the sufferer has his own cure - so it could be worse.

You have some tough times ahead of you so please get all the help you need. And try to remember if it is a partner that is suffering - hate the sin not the sinner.
Get help for yourself - alcoholism is a disease that will infect the whole family and has to be fought by the WHOLE family - you will all need each other to come out the other side.

Good luck and I pray your God walks with you.

Answer 4

This is definately a sign. Others. Drinking alone. Drinking in the morning or on the way to work. Not being able to stop. Oh my I am very sorry. Please get him some help. This will ruin families. I worked w/ an alcoholic. The guy had no much talent but just couldn't stop boozing on the weekends. He has a red face (indications) and just couldn't stop. It got me down to think that someone I knew couldn't get along w/o it. Get him to an Alcohol Awarness Seminar.

Answer 5

I think there are a few key things to look for.

Do you have the tendency to feel obligated to finish every drink you pick up? I other words, if you know you have had enough, but there is still half a beer left, do you sit it down or feel you must drink it.

Does your drinking affect your loved ones? Usually if it gets to the point it affects family and friends, there is a problem.

Do you have a drinking routine? Do you have to have a drink every night? Do you have to drink every time you go to the club?

These are just some less obvious ones that I have heard could be signs. You could do all or some of them and it is just a starting point so you know if you should ask the professionals.

Answer 6

You can't control any of this, so don't waste time or emotion worrying about it.
This is a progressive disease that kills someone over a number of years.

What's most important is that you take care of yourself, and don't become a victim of the disease, which is often just as damaging to relatives, children, and loved ones of alcoholics as it is to the drinkers themselves.
Call the local Alcoholics Anonymous phone line and ask about "Al-Anon" meetings. These free, open, meetings will give you all the help you need---they are for relatives of alcoholics.
I have been going to Al-Anon for 5 years, weekly, and it's totally changed my life.

Answer 7

For yourself you might try AlAnon. It is for family and friends of an alcoholic who hasn't admitted they have a problem. If he is hiding it then chances are he IS an alcholic all you can do is offer help if and when he sees he has a problem. Don't nag, it won't do any good

Answer 8

Call your local AA chapter.
There are lots of different types of alcoholics.........low maintenance etc. They only have to drink after work but they still hold a job etc etc.
I wish you all the best.

Answer 9

he is an alcoholic..
Get some help for him as well as for yourself. Contact AA and they will give you the steps you need to follow. Oh Yes! You cannot make him get help, you can only suggest it and find out what to do for yourself.

Answer 10

A person that can't function daily without alcohol.