What are the symptoms of alcoholism?
Generally people who are alcoholics can be easily identified even in a crowd. The habit shows some characteristic symptoms. These are as follows: • A person with the habit of alcoholism will have all the trademark drunkard’s characteristics — red eyes, unkempt hair, mouth reeking of alcohol, unsteady gait, etc. But there are several people who mask these signs well. • Alcoholics usually set specific times for their drinking sessions. These could be before dinner. If alcohol is not available one particular day, they may become very cantankerous. • Even during the time they are not drinking, alcoholics would not be able to focus on the work at hand. This would sour their business and family life. • Over time, alcoholics build a resistance to alcohol. For this reason, they will keep increasing their intake so as to feel the effects of the alcohol. How can Alcoholism be avoided? For an alcoholic, avoiding alcohol could be a very difficult task. The withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism may be
