The Top Ten Signs That You Have Become An Alcoholic
By Samantha James
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There are actually more signs than the top ten signs as far as determining whether you have actually become an alcoholic. The transition from
normal drinking to alcoholic drinking is very subtle, and you won't even know it happened. It is a silent walk across the line, straight into a
full-fledged addiction, at which point you are no longer able to stop drinking.
| Despite the tireless efforts of thousands of advocates, impaired drivers continue to kill someone in the United
States every 30 minutes, nearly 50 people a day, and almost 18,000 citizens a year. |
The top ten signs that you are more than likely an alcoholic include:
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You drink before you go out to an occasion where you will be drinking to get a head start.
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You hide your drinking from others.
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Your life and schedule revolve around drinking.
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You are less social than you used to be, and sometimes prefer to stay home and drink.
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You drink at home because you can no longer drink in public as a result of poor behavior under the influence.
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You don't understand how people can walk away from a glass half full of alcohol.
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abstaining from drinking during the detox process, this means that the he or she will also be experiencing withdrawal symptoms
that in some instances can be dangerous and in rare situations, can be deadly. While in theory, therefore, it is
possible to undergo the alcohol detox process at home, the resulting alcohol withdrawal symptoms require professional
treatment. |
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Meeting your responsibilities is becoming more difficult due to alcohol interfering with your life.
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You never allow yourself to run out of alcohol.
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If you happen to run out of alcohol during a drinking session and you are unable to obtain more, you suffer anxiety and discomfort.
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You become a different person under the influence - a Jekyll/Hyde personality transition.
The most important sign that you are truly addicted to alcohol is that you must have it, regardless of the consequences. You find yourself
protecting your drinking from the important people in your life for fear they will demand that you stop drinking, by attempting to minimize the
situation, or denying it altogether.
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responsible drinking for problem drinkers. The vast, vast majority of alcohol abusers and alcoholics simply cannot drink in
moderation and, as a result, need to totally abstain from drinking, get alcohol treatment, get sober, and stay sober. |
Alcohol will keep you in the game for an incredibly long time, primarily because in the beginning stages of the addiction, most alcoholics are
functional and able to handle their responsibilities with little trouble, naturally leading to the conclusion that drinking is having little
effect on their lives. As the drinking continues, inevitably the ability to function will erode as the alcohol takes hold, and old ambitions,
life dreams, and motivation become just that - old, and for the most part, unfulfilled.
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| According to the alcohol abuse and alcoholism research literature, alcohol is the main drug of abuse by people who
are treated in most drug and alcohol rehabilitation hospitals, drug rehab clinics, and substance abuse treatment
facilities. Consequently, most alcohol and drug abuse and addiction practitioners, at a minimum, need to be well-versed in
treating all types of individuals who are engaged in abusive and irresponsible drinking and in need of rehab or counseling for
alcohol dependency or alcohol abuse. |
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