Are You An Alcoholic?

Are You An Alcoholic?

You may believe that you have a problem with alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence. The difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in some people is not great, for others it is significant. Generally, when a person has an alcohol abuse problem, he or she will drink excessively at times but has not yet developed tolerance that leads to severe withdrawal symptoms.  However, the social, medical, and legal consequences may be just as severe for an alcohol abuser as they are for a person who is an alcoholic.

There are alcoholism tests that can help lead you to a clearer answer on your drinking behavior and the need for professional help. Alcohol abuse and dependence self-tests are done in the privacy of your own home.  There are more advanced alcoholism tests that can be administered by healthcare professionals.  Regardless of whether a person is abusing alcohol or is alcohol dependent, intensive alcohol addiction treatment is beneficial.

Alcohol addiction occurs when a person has gone beyond abuse and now requires alcohol to keep the body from experiencing withdrawal symptoms. At this stage, a person no longer has a choice to drink or not to drink.

The definition of alcoholism encompasses the behavioral and psychological problems caused by chronically ingesting alcohol. Once the body has become dependent upon alcohol, the alcoholic is unable to avoid drinking despite career interruptions, family and relationship discord, or health problems caused by excessive drinking. Drinking alcohol despite negative consequences is a hallmark of addiction.

Alcoholism Test

The earlier alcohol addiction is stopped the better. Are you an alcoholic, do you straddle the line between abuse and dependence? Here a several questions to honestly ask yourself. Remember, denial doesn't help you regain control of your life. Take the alcoholism test below and move toward the first step and admit to yourself that you have a problem and need help.

• Do you wake up and need to drink to get your day started?
• Do you feel angry when others speak to you about your drinking?
• Do you drink more than you promise yourself you will at any given time?
• Have you lost friends because of your drinking?
• Have you gotten into trouble because of your drinking?
• Have you missed work because you were drinking excessively the day before?
• Do you regularly "binge" drink?
• Have you gotten into fights because of your drinking?
• Have you ever awakened in an unknown place after drinking?

If you answered yes to 2 or more of these questions, you should speak to a medical professional, or call Recovery Connection's free helpline at .

Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism is a progressive disease of the body, mind, and spirit. With alcohol addiction treatment you can break the cycle of abuse. You can stop the madness before you lose everything.

Alcohol Treatment can help you:

• Understand the reasons you drink
• Learn how to avoid triggers
• Learn to cope with daily stress
• Provide relapse prevention
• Family programs
• Aftercare plans

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Recovery Connection is here to help you break the bondage of alcoholism. Call . All calls are confidential and coordinators are standing by 24/7 to answer your questions, help you find a quality alcohol treatment program and to help initiate the intake process. Don't wait, now is the time to pick up the phone and call.