| Alcoholism is the addiction for alcohol. In America alone, | | | | rogues. They will have little regard for their actions and |
| there are about 14 million alcoholics. This obsession for | | | | the consequences of their behavior. |
| liquor goes beyond the control of the drinker. Like any | | | | Anxiety and irritation: Another red flag is the absurd |
| other addiction, it is identified as a disorder. While there | | | | manner of an individual on certain events or in |
| is no known medical cure for this, it can still be treated. | | | | particular times of the day even when they are |
| Recognizing these warning signs of alcoholism may | | | | drinking non-alcoholic beverages. The effects on the |
| help you or someone you know from falling into | | | | nervous system of too much alcohol intake is |
| addiction. | | | | manifested on appearing nervous, irritated, and/or in a |
| Blackouts: This happens when an individual completely | | | | state of anxiety for very trivial or no reason at all. |
| forgets what has transpired in the occasion that | | | | Frequency of drinking: When a person is no longer |
| alcohol was consumed. These people seem to have | | | | drinking moderately and responsibly, then that's the |
| very little or no memory at all about their actions or the | | | | ultimate red flag. He or she may just find it convenient |
| turnout of events just before passing out. Constant | | | | to have alcohol at their disposal. They may provide for |
| blackouts resulting from alcohol consumption is a red | | | | themselves a flask to discreetly conceal their personal |
| flag of alcoholism. | | | | supply of liquor. You may also find them ordering |
| Defensive towards drinking habits: You will find people | | | | doubles at the bar and taking shots instead of sipping |
| with alcoholic tendencies easily angered or are | | | | through a social drink. They eventually get intoxicated |
| exceedingly defensive when asked about their drinking | | | | rather quickly because of immoderation. |
| habits. In many cases, they unfortunately become clear | | | | |