| Alcoholism is the addiction for alcohol. In America | | | | Anxiety and irritation: Another red flag is the absurd |
| alone, there are about 14 million alcoholics. This | | | | manner of an individual on certain events or in |
| obsession for liquor goes beyond the control of the | | | | particular times of the day even when they are |
| drinker. Like any other addiction, it is identified as a | | | | drinking non-alcoholic beverages. The effects on the |
| disorder. While there is no known medical cure for | | | | nervous system of too much alcohol intake is |
| this, it can still be treated. Recognizing these warning | | | | manifested on appearing nervous, irritated, and/ or in a |
| signs of alcoholism may help you or someone you | | | | state of anxiety for very trivial or no reason at all. |
| know from falling into addiction. | | | | Frequency of drinking: When a person is no longer |
| Blackouts: This happens when an individual | | | | drinking moderately and responsibly, then that's the |
| completely forgets what has transpired in the occasion | | | | ultimate red flag up. He or she may just find it |
| that alcohol was consumed. These people seem to | | | | convenient to have alcohol at their disposal. They |
| have very little or no memory at all about their actions | | | | may provide for themselves a flask to discreetly |
| or the turnout of events just before passing out. | | | | conceal their personal supply of liquor. You may also |
| Constant blackouts resulting from alcohol consumption | | | | find them ordering doubles at the bar and taking shots |
| is a red flag of alcoholism. | | | | instead of sipping through a social drink. They |
| Defensive towards drinking habits: You will find | | | | eventually get intoxicated rather quickly because of |
| people with alcoholic tendencies easily angered or are | | | | immoderation. |
| exceedingly defensive when asked about their drinking | | | | Look out for these signs of alcoholism. It is neither |
| habits. In many cases, they unfortunately become | | | | too early nor too late to help yourself or someone you |
| clear rogues. They will have little regard for their | | | | know get out of what could be a dangerous habit. |
| actions and the consequences of their behavior. | | | | |