Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abusers become self-destructive and dangerous to themselves or others.
signs and symptoms
- Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking.For example, performing poorly at work, flunking classes, neglecting your kids, or skipping out on commitments because you’re hung over.
- Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous, such as drinking and driving, operating machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with prescription medication against doctor’s orders.
- Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your drinking. For example, getting arrested for driving under the influence or for drunk and disorderly conduct.
- Continuing to drink even though your alcohol use is causing problems in your relationships. Getting drunk with your buddies, for example, even though you know your wife will be very upset, or fighting with your family because they dislike how you act when you drink.
- Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress. Many drinking problems start when people use alcohol to de-stress. Getting drunk after every stressful day, for example, or reaching for a bottle every time you have an argument with your spouse or boss.