Alcoholism

Alcoholism is treatable, and you can recover.  Call Lakeview Health 24 hours a day at 1-800-231-2950 for alcoholism and dual diagnosis treatment programs that are designed to meet your specific needs. All calls are confidential.

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can last over the course of a person's lifetime.  Also known as alcohol addiction, alcoholism tends to run in families and is often influenced by environment, genetics and lifestyle.

Alcoholism Symptoms

The definitive symptoms of alcoholism are:

• The intense desire or compulsion to drink alcohol
• The inability to manage one's drinking on any given occasion
• The occurrence of withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, shakiness and sweating when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking
• The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to experience the same effect

Alcoholism can be self-destructive or even present a danger to others.  In order to help a person who is struggling with alcohol addiction it is important to understand and recognize the common alcoholism signs.

Alcoholism Signs

The most common alcoholism signs are:

• A strong and overwhelming desire to drink alcohol at a specific time
• Creating a ritual of having drinks and becoming annoyed when this pattern is questioned or disturbed
• Not remembering commitments or conversations (“blacking out”)
• Losing interest in hobbies or activities that were once enjoyable

If you or someone you love is exhibiting signs of alcoholism, please call Lakeview Health toll-free at 1-800-231-2950 for immediate assistance.  All calls are confidential and help is available 24/7.