Drinking in risky situations or amounts.
Spending a lot of time getting or drinking alcohol.
Unexplained falls in grades at school or work.
Drinking each day until drunk.
Concerns expressed about alcohol use by friends and family members.
Ongoing use despite physical health problems caused by it.
Blackouts of the day’s events.
Use of alcohol to relieve negative emotions.
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control drinking.
Drinking alcohol to get rid of withdrawal symptoms.