The drinker drinks to relieve a hangover, putting themselves into a downward spiral of bad health. The drinker has an unusually high tolerance level. The family, friends, or employers of the drinker have expressed concern about the amount of alcohol consumed. The drinker experiences blackouts. The drinker has been hospitalized or has had a run in with the law because of alcohol.
Alcoholism is a serious problem.
It is a progressive disease that affects a person both physically and psychologically. As with any disease, there are warning signs that are often ignored. If alcoholism is caught in its earlier stages, it is easier to combat. The drinker has a hard time controlling his or her drinking. The drinker drinks to relieve a hangover, putting themselves into a downward spiral of bad health.