a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally.
Also: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks
(taken from: www.dictionary.reference.com)
As you can probably already tell it is very serious, though in most cases not treated as seriously as it should. Most people turn a blind eye, because not many people can handle the truth. Some ways you can tell if a loved one has a drinking problem:
-Often drinking more then intended.
-Drinking more in dangerous and stressful situations, eg. Driving or during an argument.
-Changes in demeanor
-Lying to others or hiding their drinking habits
-Needing to drink in order to relax or feel better
-"Blacking out" Or forgetting what they did/said while drinking.
some withdrawal symptoms they might experience are: Anxiety, depression, Loss of appetite, fatigue, headaches, irritability, nausea, and more
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