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. |