Seven signs that you are becoming alcoholic
The doctor told how to understand that you need to quit drinking (photo: freepik.com)
Dr Robert Doyle, a psychiatrist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital named seven signs that indicate you are becoming addicted to alcohol, even without realizing it, the Harvard Health Publishing website reports.
How to recognize early-stage alcohol addiction
According to the doctor, a person developing an alcohol use disorder can usually manage their habit in the early stages.
You want to drink to feel relaxed
People with alcohol use disorder often say this is why they drink, but in reality, they drink to avoid the physical symptoms of withdrawal.
You drink alone
According to the expert, you want to drink just for the sake of drinking, not to socialize.
Your work or relationships suffer
You might miss work because you drank too much and overslept, or you might fail to fulfill obligations due to alcohol.
You hide your alcohol consumption
You conceal from your family that you drink or hide empty bottles in your home.
You drive after drinking
You don't see a problem with driving while being drunk. You think you can control everything.
Your family tells you that you have problem
Pay attention to what your relatives say about your drinking habit. Ask them to be honest and be ready to listen.
If you realize you need help to quit, ask your doctor how to start
Therapists and primary care physicians are trained to recognize alcohol use disorder and help people find appropriate treatment.
Many people believe moderate drinking reduces their stress. Know that this is not the case at all!
Also, find out how you can quit smoking for good, according to the doctor's advice.
Earlier, scientists have identified the most harmful type of alcohol that causes weight gain.
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