Alcoholism, which declined, is characterized by compulsive drinking, preoccupation with drinking and tolerance to alcohol. Many heavy drinkers do not have alcohol-related problems yet and can reduce their risk of harm by cutting back. For the nearly 18 million Americans who have alcoholism or related problems, however, it’s safest to quit ("Rethinking Drinking Alcohol and Your Health " 3). There are several signs and symptoms of alcoholism that many people are not aware of. Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink, gulping drinks or ordering doubles to become drunk intentionally to feel good or normal, and having legal problems or problems with relationships, employment or finances due to drinking are indicators that an individual suffers from this disease. Binge drinking is also a symptom of alcoholism that many people are not aware of. Personally, there have been plenty experiences where I have indulged in binge drinking but didn’t think it was an issue. However, when it happens frequently without concern to the individual affected is when it may be too
Alcoholism, which declined, is characterized by compulsive drinking, preoccupation with drinking and tolerance to alcohol. Many heavy drinkers do not have alcohol-related problems yet and can reduce their risk of harm by cutting back. For the nearly 18 million Americans who have alcoholism or related problems, however, it’s safest to quit ("Rethinking Drinking Alcohol and Your Health " 3). There are several signs and symptoms of alcoholism that many people are not aware of. Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink, gulping drinks or ordering doubles to become drunk intentionally to feel good or normal, and having legal problems or problems with relationships, employment or finances due to drinking are indicators that an individual suffers from this disease. Binge drinking is also a symptom of alcoholism that many people are not aware of. Personally, there have been plenty experiences where I have indulged in binge drinking but didn’t think it was an issue. However, when it happens frequently without concern to the individual affected is when it may be too