High-functioning alcoholics tend to consume about five drinks or more, usually every other day. Some of the signs someone may be a functional alcoholic are:
1. Needs alcohol to relax or feel confident
2. Gets drunk even when they don’t intend to
3. Usually ends up drinking more than they plan on
4. Plans their day around the drinking
5. Prefers to go places where drinking will be present
6. Not drinking makes them irritable or anxious
7. Drinking during the daytime