If alcohol usage is not interfering with an individual’s ability to manage their life or relationships, then it’s not at a problem level. In fact, many people can sensibly use alcohol for recreational purposes and intrinsically recognise when they need to calm down and implement a brief alcohol detox program of their own.
Unfortunately, this is not true of all individuals.
For some people the slide toward alcoholism happens very quickly and therefore it is relatively easy to recognise. Indeed, individuals who are in the grip of addiction are typically so consumed with alcohol that aspects like their personal appearance, responsibilities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns deteriorate significantly.
Appearance, responsibilities & relationships
Often, individuals who are addicted to alcohol display it in their appearance and in their actions. In general, their personal relationships, extra-curricular activities, work attendance and performance all suffer when their drinking turns into an addiction.
Patterns
It is often the case that those struggling with alcoholism develop certain patterns of usage. For example, always having alcohol available in the house, essential ‘night-caps’, mood swings (especially when the idea of an ‘alcohol detox’ is suggested), unusual sleeping patterns, periods of isolation and leaving the house at odd hours can all be indications that someone is struggling with alcohol addiction.
What to do
Anybody who recognises any of the above behaviours in a loved one (or in themselves) should seek professional advice. Alcohol rehab centres are the best option as they have professional staff members (often former alcoholics) who can detect the severity of an individual’s alcoholism and provide qualified advice on how best to proceed. Indeed, alcohol rehab clinics are able to provide a range of inpatient and outpatient programs depending upon the severity of the addiction so they really should be a concerned individual’s first port of call.
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