What are the symptoms of physical dependency on alcohol?
Hands that shake, anxiety, heavy sweating especially at night, tingling in the fingers and toes, usually a large tolerance to alcohol, so that however much the person drinks they hardly, if at all, feel drunk. Any of these symptoms may denote physical dependency. Severe symptoms are uncommon but include fitting, delirium tremens, and alcohol induced visual or auditory hallucinations. If you suspect you may be physically dependent and you experience any of these symptoms when you try to stop drinking, it is important to consult your GP. Tell him or her as accurately as you can how much you have been drinking and for how long and what symptoms you have. This should enable the doctor to give you the best treatment.
