How can you tell?

Question

I drink alot and I wanted to know how can you tell that your become a alcoholic? I want to take classes becuse I feel a little like thats what is becoming of me. Is there anybody who been there or can help me out any questions will be fine, just don't be nagative

Answer 1

I started to ask myself that same question a few years ago dear. All I can say is "slow your roll". Nothing wrong with having a few drinks every now and then, but slowing it down while you aren't in too deep should help out :)

Answer 2

This was on Yahoo Answers a few days ago & couldn't be said any better:
Alcohol dependency or alcoholism is the physical and psychological addiction to alcohol. Indicators of addiction may include craving alcohol, an inability to stop drinking and the need for an alcoholic drink in the morning.

Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that stopping drinking can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. Tolerance gradually increases if alcohol is consumed excessively on a regular basis, this will result in more alcohol needing to be consumed to achieve an intoxicated state. Increased tolerance can be an indication of a developing problem and potential dependency.
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HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS AN ALCOHOLIC
Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence:
• Neglect of social activities
• Lack of interest in sports and other recreational activities
• Impaired performance at school or on the job
• Exhibiting hang-over symptoms such as constant headaches and dry mouth
• Nausea
• Excessive Sweating
• Shakiness
• Anxiety

Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence in those who drink publicly:
• Excessive use: alcohol is consumed in larger amounts and over a longer period
• Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol consumption
• Excessive time spent in situations where alcohol is prevalent
• The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.

For help call the National Alcohol & Drug Hotline at 1-800-252-6465

Answer 3

i dont drink but i do know how an addithion works
9i have it with coffe and yes i know that ther is a difrents but
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with any addithion u are addictide when u cant go with out it at the point when u say i had unof but u find your self still drinking thats when u are addicted
when u try to stop and fail thats is when u r addictid

so try not drinking for a week and if u find that it is hard or that u cant then u are addiced and u would need to make the disition wether to get help or not

so jest to recap u r addicted at the point when u cant stop

i hope this helps and in case it seams like im being nigitive im not doing it on prepous im jest try ing to help

o and good luck

Answer 4

if you think you have a drinking problem than you probably do no one person can tell you if you have a problem but some of the signs are our lives have become unmanageable the inability to stop after one drink the need for a drink in the morning that first drink leading to another drunk drinking at the wrong time that is getting drunk when we know the situation calls for sobriety these are just a few of the early signs give AA a try try it for 90days if your life is not better we will return your misery it is a better life good luck and i hope this helps

Answer 5

I called myself a "social drinker" but in truth I was an alcoholic when I was in my early 20's. I always had to have a few drinks to have a good time whether it was out at a club/restaurant or a family function.

No one around me told me I had a problem because they all had it too. I finally just got to the point that I was tired of feeling sick and groggy all the time so when I did go out, I'd always ask the bartender to cut the alcohol in half so it wasn't as strong. I switched to light beers and eventually just pretty much stopped drinking.

I now drink about 1-2 times a month and don't get drunk. I guess as you age and your lifestyle changes, that can effect it also.

If you think you have a serious problem, talk to someone in aa and attend a meeting or talk to someone at your church to get support.

To me it's YOU who has to do it. Only YOU can help yourself..

Answer 6

If you think you drink too much, you probably do. There is no definite amount to be considered an alcoholic. Do you drink daily? Do you drink by yourself? Do you drink to the point where you black out? THose are usually the indicators of a problem.

Answer 7

If you go to aa.org. They give you a few questions to help you make that judgement.