Alcoholism Continued
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I know some people who drink.
How can I tell if they are alcoholics???

Warning Signs of Alcoholism.

Person has a high tolerance level which means he or she needs to drink more and more to get the same effect.
Person needs a drink to get over a hangover. This is a sign of withdrawal.
Person drinks while alone.
Person loses time from work or school due to drinking.
Person may start drinking in the morning.
Person needs a drink at other specific times of the day.
Person denies, lies about, covers up, or makes excuses about drinking.
Person has frequent blackouts or memory lapses during or after drinking.
Person drinks to relieve stress, fear, shyness, and/or insecurity.
Person’s family & friends are ashamed and worried about the drinking.
They may even have suggested seeing a doctor or going for help.

Where can people who need it, go for help?

Like many chronic diseases, alcoholism is treatable but cannot be cured.
Recovery is a life-long process which begins with NOT drinking.

There are many organizations and places alcoholics
and their friends/family can go for help. Among the better known are:

AA : Alcoholics Anonymous, a world-wide, self-help group for alcoholics.
Al-ANON : A self-help group for families and friends of alcoholics
ALATEEN : A self-help group for teens affected by someone else’s alcohol use.

For more information, check out www.al-anon.alateen.org ... or call toll free
1-888-425-2666 to learn about Al-Anon and Alateen meetings in your area.

If you know someone you think might benefit from such services,
encourage them to speak with school counselors, teachers, doctors, clergy, or
with whomever they think will be most understanding, knowledgeable, and/or helpful.

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