Alcohol Abuse Signs and Symptoms
Alcohol Abuse Symptoms
Alcoholism comes in many forms with some problem drinkers appearing jovial and carefree, while others are irritable and difficult to get along with. The physical symptoms of alcoholism often take many years to manifest, so it is difficult to identify an alcoholic on that basis. However, there are many behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms, including these:
These are just some of the questions you can ask yourself, and if you say “yes” to any of them, you may have a form of alcohol use disorder, which ranges from alcoholism (not a medical term) to heavy drinking. Consulting your doctor may be a good first step, but remember that a majority of general physicians do not know as much as they probably should about this disease, so you may need to investigate options yourself.
Categories of alcohol abuse
Researchers have found that alcohol use falls into the following categories: Light, Moderate, Heavy and Alcoholic. It can be hard to self-assess to determine where your alcohol use lies due to issues from denial and also the blackouts that some alcoholics experience can make it hard to remember exactly how much alcohol was consumed. If you can take an honest look at your drinking, you can determine which category your drinking falls into. A professional can assess you and determine if your alcohol use is a cause for concern.
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