Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
One in five adult Americans lived with an alcoholic while growing up. These numbers may be surprising to some but for other can be all to familiar. Detecting whether someone you know or love has an alcohol problem can be difficult as more and more Alcoholics try to cover up their abuse. Knowing the most common signs of Alcohol Abuse can be crucial to helping a loved one overcome their addiction.
Do you have a problem with alcohol abuse? Ask yourself these important questions:
- Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
- Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
- Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
Being able to recognize these signs within yourself or loved ones is important to getting help. Alcohol Abuse is the US has risen dramatically and are claiming more and more lives every minute.
U.S. alcohol-related deaths reported in 2006:
- Automobile fatalities: 41%
- Teenage deaths: 25% of all automobile fatalities
- Homicides: 31%
- Boating accidents: 20%
Alcohol abuse affects the whole family. The health effects of alcohol abuse can include heart disease, liver disease, and even cancer. Treatment consists of medical attention, prescription medications, or treatment centers. Sobriety can be difficult to achieve but no impossible.
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The US alcohol related death stats are terrible. I can’t believe that almost half of automobile deaths are due to alcohol.