How to detect the signs of alcohol addiction.
Alcoholic beverages enjoy high social acceptance and are widely present at all types of events. However, this is a major disadvantage, as alcohol abuse is so normalized that it is difficult to detect the first signs of addiction.
Below, we mention five warning signs of the onset of addiction to alcoholic beverages. These are indicative signs and symptoms that do not cover all dimensions of alcoholism exactly, but they can help prevent and act quickly in risky situations:
1. Always with a drink in social contexts:
This occurs in any social context, whether it be parties, brief visits, or events. Any moment in which one cannot drink is experienced as something that causes discomfort, especially when bottles are in sight.
2. Certain drinks are considered “non-alcoholic”:
Alcohol consumption becomes so commonplace that it feels strange to drink something that does not contain alcohol. People with this problem begin to consider that low-alcohol beverages, such as beer, are not “true” alcoholic drinks and, therefore, have an excuse to consume more.
3. Checking drink reserves:
Ensuring there are plenty of bottles left becomes a daily chore. It requires a certain amount of time, but running out of stock is considered the worst thing that could happen.
4. Drinking very fast:
This is often observed at gatherings and is one of the most striking warning signs of alcohol addiction. The act of drinking, in their view, is in itself one of the main tasks of the gathering and there is no time to waste.
5. Breaking contact with friends who do not drink:
Alcohol addicts structure their social lives around gatherings where, by default, drinking takes place. In this way, contact with people who are teetotalers or who drink very little will progressively deteriorate.
How to stop alcohol abuse
The alcoholism treatment provided by CCAdicciones has the main objective of returning control of the patient’s life to them, in an environment that provides support to quit drinking. The first visit is free and is the basis for the medical team to assess and advise on the most suitable type of alcohol detoxification treatment. More information by calling 977 809 523.
