If you suspect that you or someone you love has alcoholism, you’re not alone. This condition affects approximately 18 million adults in the United States. This article explores the symptoms, stages, and complications of alcoholism.
Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism These are some of the signs and symptoms of alcoholism:
Experiencing a strong need to drink Drinking more or for longer than you were planning to Needing to drink more in order to feel the effects of the alcohol Spending a significant amount of time drinking or recovering from the aftereffects of drinking Blacking out or being unable to remember what happened while you were drinking Wanting to cut down on your drinking or trying to give it up, but being unable to Getting into trouble with your friends and family members due to drinking Finding that drinking or being sick after drinking is interfering with your job or school, making it hard for you to fulfill your responsibilities at home, or getting you into trouble with the authorities Getting into dangerous situations or engaging in risky behavior while drinking, such as driving, swimming, climbing, or using heavy machinery Continuing to drink even if it makes you feel anxious or depressed, or worsens other health problems you have Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when the effects of the alcohol start to wear off....