Identifying that you have a drinking problem isn't always simple, but there are some common signs and symptoms that you can look out for. Ask yourself the questions below to find out if you should be getting help. Signs Of Alcohol Abuse Sometimes it can be hard to notice when a regular couple of drinks has turned into too many, too often. The fact that you're thinking about whether you have a problem is a good start. There are some signs of alcohol dependence that you can look out for. Mental and social signs include: worrying about when you'll be able to have your next drink drinking alcohol, or wanting to, when you wake up in the morning consuming alcohol regularly on your own, or trying to hide your drinking from those around you worsening relationships with friends or family always staying out late and encouraging friends to keep drinking when they've said they want to go home. Physical signs include: sweating when you don't drink alcohol feeling nauseous when you don't drink alcohol being unable to get to sleep without drinking alcohol needing to drink more and more alcohol to get drunk.