Alcohol Addiction Warning Signs
Alcohol addiction (often called Alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or alcohol dependency) is a progressive addiction that takes time to develop. Most people can’t tell you when they went from a recreational, responsible drinker to needing to drink just to get through the day. Once you have developed a dependency on alcohol, going through detox is highly recommended to ensure a medically safe withdrawal. Knowing what your options for alcohol recovery are will help you be informed and able to make an informed decision as to what treatment center will give you the best chances for long-lasting recovery from alcohol addiction. Addiction No More ® can help you locate an alcohol abuse treatment center. Give us a call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
Take this free “Am I an Alcoholic?” Quiz to help determine whether or not you are addicted to alcohol.Alcoholism can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on the amount of symptoms you are experiencing.
Signs and symptoms can include:
- Wanting to stop or cut back on the amount you drink and not being able to.
- Spending a lot of time drinking, getting alcohol, or recovering from alcohol use (hangover).
- Feeling a strong urge to get drunk or craving to drink alcohol.
- Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink at a time.
- Blacking out.
- Developing a tolerance to alcohol, drinking more to feel drunk, or having a reduced effect from the same amount.
- Failing to fulfill major obligations with friends or family at work, school, or home due to repeated alcohol use.
- Continuing to drink alcohol even though you know it’s causing physical, social, work, or relationship problems.
- Giving up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies to use alcohol.
- Using alcohol in situations where it’s not safe, such as when driving or swimming.
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating, and shaking — when you don’t drink, or you are drinking to avoid these symptoms.
If you need help with alcoholism or are abusing beer, wine, or liquor, we can help you find a detox today.
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Alcohol Addiction Warning Signs
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Alcoholism can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on the amount of symptoms you are experiencing. Learn the Alcohol Addiction Warning Signs here
