Ten Warning Signs of Alcoholism: Watch Them Carefully

If you are a regular drinker then it is a normal thing for you to have hangover every time you wake up in the morning. If that is the case then you are in a dangerous stage of alcoholism. Normally, the person forgets everything that he did when he was drunk. It is not a normal sign. Generally, one or two drinks a day is a regular stuff. But, if you start drinking more than 4 to 5 drinks then it becomes a matter of problem. Still, if you do not want to consider yourself as an alcoholic, here are the ten warning signs of alcoholism for you:

1. Drinking Alone: The majority of alcoholics prefer to have their drinks alone. Mainly alcohol-addicted people do not prefer any interference of any other person while they are having their time. But, if you like to enjoy your drink in social places then you are not alcoholic yet.

2. Creating an Excuse to Drink: If you consider every day as an occasion or a bad day and demand alcohol to get out of it then it is a sign showing that you are a alcoholic. This shows that you just look for excuses to get your glass of drink for the drink.

3. Unable to Move without Drinking: One of the most common sign of alcoholism is when a person is unable to move or perform any function with having an alcohol.

4. Unable to Stop It: The common sign of an alcoholic is that he/she is not able to stop consuming alcohol even if he/she wants to. The craving for alcohol is to such a great extent that an alcoholic cannot do anything about it.

5. If you find yourself unable to say no to the next drink then there are possibilities that you are proceeding towards alcoholism.

6. If you become violent while drinking then it is another clear symptom that puts you in the list of alcoholic people.

7. It is normal for an alcoholic to be short tempered and get easily frustrated when not provided with a drink.

8. It is also important for you to see whether you are hiding your drinking habits from your friends or family. If you are hiding your glasses of wine that means you are an alcoholic. If anyone in your family is doing such things then the only suitable cure is to give him/her a mental help instead of teasing him/her.

9. Loss of appetite: If you are not eating properly. Generally, many alcoholics do not eat healthy food and suffer from malnutrition due to the interfering of alcohol in the digestive system. It can lead the person towards the deficiency of Vitamin B-1.

10.Affected physical appearance: It is normal that an alcoholic losses weight instantly. Basically, alcohol decreases the hunger of the person that makes him/her look pale or very thin. If you experience any physical changes in your body then it is advisable that you should decrease the volume of alcohol in your daily life.

If the answer yes is a majority to the above-mentioned ten warnings signs of alcoholism then that does not mean that you have become a full fledged alcoholic person. Just consult a doctor and find out all the possible ways to get rid of this dangerous evil.

Mark has a special interest in alcoholism and has been writing many 'alcohol abuses' related articles to graciously aid people to understand the problems and for those who need it, to get help with it.

Find out more about the Alcoholism Disease and get up to speed with the Alcoholism Facts.

By Simon Mann
Published: 6/27/2008
 
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