The Early Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism

How many times do we hear people say they could have helped an alcoholic if only they had seen some signs and symptoms of alcoholism? True enough. It’s not always easy to detect when someone is drinking too much. It usually starts with some form of social drinking. No one thinks much of it because it’s a regular part of life. Where people seem to have the biggest problem is detecting when the social drinking has crossed the line into addiction.

The Effects of Alcohol and Early Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism

Too much alcohol leaves the drinker in a state of disorientation. They lose the ability to make sound judgments, which often results in accidents or significant mistakes. At the extreme, drinkers can blackout with absolutely no memory of large blocks of time. When the drinking becomes alcoholic, the stakes rise.

The best way to help those with a drinking problem avoid becoming an alcoholic is by recognizing the early signs and symptoms of alcoholism. While that’s not an easy thing to do, there are a few signs a loved one can look for, including:

• Drinking alone and at unusual times
• Beginning to show a higher tolerance for alcohol
• Doesn’t seem to struggle with hangovers despite excessive drinking
• Lying about their drinking activities
• Losing interest in social activities and relationships

Treatment for Alcoholism

Alcoholics tend to go through a period of denial. They genuinely believe their drinking is normal. To someone observing from the outside, the reality of the effects of alcohol sets in long before the drinker knows what’s happening. At some point, the truth becomes clear. That’s when the alcoholic needs to get help from a reputable treatment facility. If they can focus on alcohol detox and therapy, they have a great chance of arresting their addiction.

Beaches Recovery and Addiction Help

When it comes to addiction treatment, few in the addiction treatment industry can compare to Beaches Recovery. From our facility in Jacksonville. Florida, we offer a wide range of services, including detox at Tides Edge and access to some terrific aftercare programs. We have designed our approach to allow our counselors to custom tailor treatment programs for each patient. It’s an approach that works. Here’s a partial list of the treatment programs we use:

• Specific plans for specific addictions
• Alcohol rehab for men
• Alcohol rehab for women
• Outpatient care
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Family therapy
• Extended care

If you have concerns about the signs and symptoms of alcoholism or any addiction, it might be an indication you are ready for help. Admitting you have an illness and want help are the first steps toward recovery. From there, you need to contact a premier rehab facility like Beaches Recovery. With our help, there’s an excellent chance you can arrest your addiction. After treatment, your only objective will be to live without alcohol or drugs one day at a time. To get back on track with normal living, call 866.605.0532.