Alcoholism article By Mark Thiffault
Alcoholism has many signs. Of course there is. As much as alcoholics and the people living around alcoholism may want to deny the problem, these signs of alcoholism are unmistakable.
Alcholism & Spending your nights alone with Jim Beam.
Drinking alone is one of the biggest signs of alcoholism. Obviously there’s a difference between pounding back a case of beer and sipping on a glass of wine. In moderation and on occasion, a little alcohol when you’re unwinding on your own is just fine - that wouldn't be considered alcoholism. But when drinking becomes a frequent solitary event, that is alcoholism and it’s time to get concerned.
Your reasons for drinking are dubious, at best.
Alcoholism is clear if you’re spending a fair amount of your time thinking up lame excuses to help rationalize your drinking, you can be pretty sure that you’re displaying some definite signs of alcoholism.
Food, air, water, shelter and booze: the five necessities of life.
Everyone has needs. It’s a basic fact of life. But physiologically or psychologically needing alcohol is one of the most alarming signs of alcoholism, as is the inability to restrict your alcohol consumption. Being unable to set limits and stick to them is one of the warning signs of alcoholism that should send you to your doctor or any other member of your support system.
No more Mr. Nice Guy
Problem drinking can cause changes in behaviour and can often lead to violent episodes while intoxicated and anger when confronted about alcohol and the issues that come with it.
No more Mr. Clean Guy
One of the more visible signs of alcoholism is the decreased effort a person makes in caring for their physical appearance. Eating habits also start to slip, leading alcoholics to appear both unhealthy and disheveled.
Alcoholics are only able to hide their problems for so long. While there are also many physical symptoms, these behavioural signs of alcoholism can be easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for.