Am I an Alcoholic? This question is a common question that a person who is alcoholic will ask. The answer is if he or she wasn’t alcoholic or exhibiting alcoholic behaviors also known as alcoholism, the question wouldn’t be asked. An individual who drinks normally and has no consequences to the behavior as a result of alcohol just wouldn’t think to ask that question.

An alcoholic tends to lie to people around him or her and also to themselves. The lies are to cover up for being late to work or calling in sick. He or she will lie about how many drinks he or she had or who they were with. An alcoholic is a master at manipulation by the time you are done with the alcoholic you may think you are crazy. Alcoholics have an ability to turn the tables around and change the conversation to meet his or her needs. Loved ones of alcoholics become very angry and untrusting not only if the alcoholic but also everyone around them.

Alcoholics make promises and break them as soon as they say them. Alcoholics have a love affair with alcohol. Every thought, word and action is based on when he or she can have the next drink. If any of the things discussed sound familiar to you then either you are the alcoholic or the friend, co-worker or loved one of an alcoholic. Many programs are available to help individuals ready to get honest and admit to them “I am alcoholic and I need help.”