Top Ten Tips for Recovery From Alcohol At Home
From The Recovery Self Help Project
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Alcoholism and/or problem drinking is not a weakness. There isn't agreement from the medical and therapeutic community as to whether or not alcoholism is a disease, but it certainly is a problem if you or a loved one is an alcoholic or abuses alcohol. The first step for the problem drinker is to admit that s/he has a problem. There are warning signs that alcohol is being abused.
The Ten Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse
1. Drinking with the express purpose of getting drunk. 2. Drinking when alone. 3. Keeping drinking a secret. 4. Drinking alcohol as a way to deal with or escape from problems. 5. Stashing alcohol in unlikely places. 6. Irritable if alcohol is unavailable when you want a drink. 6. Drinking is a ritual at certain times of the day. 7. Becoming upset if the drinking ritual is disturbed. 7. Lost interest in hobbies and activities once enjoyed. 8. Problems have arisen at work, school, home, or with the legal system as a result of drinking. 9. Experiencing memory loss or blackouts as a result of heavy drinking. 10. Becoming annoyed when friends, family members or loved ones say you have a drinking problem.
If two or more of these statements sound like you, the bad news is that you likely do have an alcohol problem. However, this doesn’t necessarily indicate an alcohol addiction. According to the NIAA, an alcoholic will also experience these four symptoms: Four Warning Signs of Alcoholism
1. An increasing tolerance to alcohol. 2. Inability to stop drinking once having started. 3. Strong urges or cravings to drink. 4. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, shakiness, and cold sweats when you don’t have a drink.
