Common signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse
•Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking
•For example, performing poorly at work, neglecting your kids,
•Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous
• operating machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with prescription medication against doctor’s orders.
•Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your drinking.
• For example, getting arrested for driving under the influence or for drunk
•Continuing to drink even though your alcohol use is causing problems in your relationships.
•Getting drunk for example, even though you know your wife will be very upset.
•Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress.
• Many drinking problems start when people use alcohol to relieve stress.