i have a friend who drinks quite a lot,although it does not seem to affect his work performance,he comes up with some some wild accusations and allegations ,he has become very paranoid,and thinks that people are out to get him. he is not a violent person but being a large man ,people are feeling intimidated when he starts to question these so called allegations. could it be the alcohol which is causing this/
2007-05-03 03:30:47 · 23 answers · asked by gismojabber 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I've seen a similar thing in a large guy I used to work with. In his case it wasn't the alcohol per se that was the problem - this was a symptom of things going on in his life that he couldn't get control of, not the cause.
In my experience, people don't usually become dependant on alcohol because they like drinking, but rather they turn to drinking because something is wrong in their lives, and often it's easier to drink than fix the problem.
Once a person has an alcohol dependency, every little upset makes them want a drink, as the strategy of getting drunk proves to be a reliable way of making problems go away. When they are not able to have a drink, they can become nasty and/or irritable.
In the case of my large guy, he suffered from survivor guilt - he family were killed by Idi Amin, and he escaped. His guilt led to an alcohol problem which in turn affected his work, then his home life. Instead of facing the problems he got angry, got fired, developed a gambling problem and ended up living on the street, which was a great shame as he was really good to be with WHEN HE WAS SOBER.
2007-05-03 03:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Dogstarrr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is A LOT more dangerous mentally then people think. In fact, before it eventually Kills it's host, Alcohol will inflict huge amounts of pain and violence towards all that stand in it's way. I know, believe me.
Some of my own stories are on the following site, just so I can educate as many as I can. It's not easy, but I do try. I am adding more parts to my story all the time, hope you all stop by from time to time to read each new chapter.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/40697/steve_procto.htm
Steve Procto
2007-05-05 04:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholism is the addiction to alcohol.
The symptoms vary but they include: absentmindeness, denial, projection, shaking, aggressive behaviour, inappropriate language, hissy fits, and eventually dementia and death. The liver usually takes a beating and psyrhossis of the liver is common in the alcoholic. Alcoholics can die in their 40s, though some live longer.
Your friend could also be medicated or on something else. Someone in authority needs to discuss the matter with him.
2007-05-03 03:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely the alcohol Those are some of the classic signs of alcoholism. He needs rehab before he hurts himself or someone else. If he continues drinking he has a future of jails, institutions or death. Go to www.aa.org. Do him a favor and confront him.
2007-05-03 05:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still drunk during the day or drinking before the allegations. Next time tell him to his face to seek help.
2007-05-03 03:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. As he is a large man, it could mean he does not show immediate side affect of alchohol, like stumbling or slurring or speach, but it is still affecting his mind and he needs help/treatment to overcome his additiction.
2007-05-03 04:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 07:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is possible, either from intoxication or withdrawal.
Of course, it is also possible that he is drinking to cover up or deal with (poorly) problems with anxiety and fear.
There is no way for you to determine this, and you need to exercise judgement in confronting him and/or keeping yourself safe, including getting law enforcement if it gets to that point (which I hope it does not).
Good luck!
2007-05-03 03:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the side effect after the alcohol..
2007-05-03 03:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lovemyuniform 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, he needs to go to an AA meeting, Alochol may not have any effects right now, but trust me, they WILL later in life. My advice for your friend is too go DRY!
2007-05-03 03:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by Player49 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋