Alcohol abusers are people who do more than have an occasional social drink after work or when out with friends. Alcohol abusers are problem drinkers whose over consumption of alcohol has become destructive to themselves as well as to other people. These people are unable to exert a certain measure of restraint in regards to their drinking habits.When an alcohol abuser loses complete control over the amount they drink, and all of the restraints and limits they have set for themselves diminish, then they have ventured into more dangerous territory. They now become an alcoholic.

Alcoholism is sometimes also referred to as alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction. A person who is dependent on alcohol is unable to stop drinking. They can no longer help themselves. The physical and psychological consequences of this can become severe as the person slips further and further into the black hole of alcoholism.

A common symptom of alcohol abuse is binge drinking. This is when a person stops drinking for a period of time and then consumes a tremendous amount of alcohol in a short span of time, such as over a weekend or throughout a period of three to four days.

The abuse of alcohol can affect every facet of your life. Let us look at some signs and symptoms of the disease:

Common Symptoms

-Drinking even though you have health problems that become worse as a result.

-Operating a motor vehicle or machinery while under the influence of alcohol.

-Taking chances that are foolish and engaging in risky behavior that can place yourself and other people in harm’s way.

-Missing work or school and/or arriving late due to drinking.

-Being fully aware that you are placing your job and your professional future on the line but drinking nevertheless.

-Getting annoyed, frustrated and angry when others make comments about your drinking habits.

-Feeling guilty after consuming alcohol.

-Drinking by yourself and sneaking a drink whenever you can.

-Making sure that all of your recreational activities include alcohol.

-Planning your day around your next drink.

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