What are the early signs of alcoholism?
Alcoholism is the state of being addicted to alcohol and not just drinking a lot. An alcoholic needs alcohol to help them function with everyday situations that many people are able to handle sober. So they may need a drink before a meeting or exam or whatever. This often, as most addictive behaviours, involves hiding the amount they are drinking from those around them, so they may keep stashes of alcohol at home where no-one will find them. Also, alcoholics, unless they are in treatment, normally deny they have a problem but will continue to use alcohol to help them cope with dailly life. This really depends on who you’re talking about. If it’s just a couple of friends who drink too much at the weekend then, what’s new? Everyone does this nowadays, which doesn’t make it right, but real alcoholism is an addictive disorder, like any other and requires special attention.
