I started looking for symptoms of alcoholism because I thought a member of the family could be or is already one. I checked 5 out of 7 signs of alcohol dependence written below.
* Neglect of other Activities: Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use;
* Excessive Use: Alcohol is consumed in larger amounts over a longer period than intended;
* Impaired control: Ongoing, unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol consumption;
* Persistence of Use: Alcohol consumption is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely caused or exacerbated by alcohol;
* Large Amounts of Time Spent in Alcohol Related Activities: A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain, use or recover from the effects of alcohol;
* Withdrawal: Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking;
* Tolerance: The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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