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Yes. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/alcohol-abuse-and-dependence-symptoms http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/alcohol-abu... Si
by aestra 13y ago
Yes.
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/alcohol-abuse-and-dependence-symptoms http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/alcohol-abu...
Signs of alcohol abuse
You have problems at work or school because of your drinking, such as being late or not going at all.
You drink in risky situations, such as before or while driving a car.
After drinking, you can't remember what happened while you were drinking (blackouts).
You have legal problems because of your drinking, such as being arrested for harming someone or driving while drunk (intoxicated).
You get hurt or you hurt someone else when you are drinking.
You keep drinking even though you have health problems that are caused or made worse by alcohol use, such as liver disease (cirrhosis).
Your friends or family members are worried about your drinking.
Signs of alcohol dependence or addiction
You cannot quit drinking or control how much you drink.
You need to drink more to get the same effect.
You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. These include feeling sick to your stomach, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.
You spend a lot of time drinking and recovering.
You have given up other activities so you can drink.
You keep drinking even though it harms your relationships and causes health problems.
Other signs include:
You drink in the morning, are often drunk for long periods of time, or drink alone.
You change what you drink, such as switching from beer to wine because you think that doing this will help you drink less or keep you from getting drunk.
You feel guilty after drinking.
You make excuses for your drinking or do things to hide your drinking, such as buying alcohol at different stores.
You worry that you won't get enough alcohol for an evening or weekend.
You have physical signs of alcohol dependence, such as weight loss, a sore or upset stomach (gastritis), or redness of the nose and cheeks.
>but you are not doing drugs - you can quit easily
1) Alcohol is a drug.
2) Even if it wasn't, non drugs can be very addicting and harmful - gambling, shopping, porn, etc.