Alcohol Use
Alternate Names : Beer Consumption, Hard Liquor Consumption, Wine Consumption
When abuse becomes dependence
Individuals who consume alcohol (and/or live with individuals who consume alcohol) may want to seek help for themselves or loved ones if the following occur in association with drinking behavior: - driving citations or accidents (DUI)
- decreased interest or performance levels at work, school
- increased absenteeism from work, school
- increased social isolation
- increased tolerance to amount of alcohol consumed: more alcohol is needed to produce the same effect
- inability to decrease or stop alcohol consumption
- signs of withdrawal, such as tremors, appear when attempting to stop
- defensive or hostile about alcohol use
- lying or being secretive about alcohol use
- neglecting appearance
- neglecting proper nutrition
- involved in violence, either as perpetrator or victim
It is also important to remember that some individuals are at higher risk for alcoholism due to a family history of alcoholism, stressful lifestyles, peer or cultural influences, and psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, or simply low self-esteem.
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