Signs of Alcoholism
Symptoms of Alcoholism
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Alcoholism may include:
List of 59
Alcoholism Symptoms
Note that Alcoholism symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Alcoholism signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Alcoholism:
Alcoholism Getting the Facts: NIAAA (Excerpt)
Alcoholism, also known as
“alcohol dependence,” is a disease that includes four
symptoms:
• Craving:
A strong need, or compulsion, to drink.
• Loss of
control: The inability to limit one’s drinking on any given
occasion.
• Physical
dependence: Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating,
shakiness, and anxiety, occur when alcohol use is stopped after a
period of heavy drinking.
•
Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in
order to “get high.”
People who are not
alcoholic sometimes do not understand why an alcoholic can’t just
“use a little willpower” to stop drinking. However, alcoholism has
little to do with willpower. Alcoholics are in the grip of a
powerful “craving,” or uncontrollable need, for alcohol that
overrides their ability to stop drinking. This need can be as strong
as the need for f ood or
water. (Source: excerpt from Alcoholism Getting the Facts: NIAAA)
Alcoholism Getting the Facts: NIAAA (Excerpt)
How can
you tell whether you may have a drinking problem? Answering the
following four questions can help you find out:
• Have
you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
• Have
people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
• Have
you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
• Have you ever
had a drink first thing in the morning (as an “eye opener”) to
steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
One “yes”
answer suggests a possible alcohol problem. If you answered “yes” to
more than one question, it is highly likely that a problem exists.
In either case, it is important that you see your doctor or other
health care provider right away to discuss your answers to these
questions. He or she can help you determine whether you have a
drinking problem and, if so, recommend the best course of
action. (Source: excerpt from Alcoholism Getting the Facts: NIAAA)
More Symptoms of Alcoholism:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Alcoholism article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by:
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
These general reference articles may be related
to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
What are the signs of Alcoholism?
The phrase "signs of Alcoholism" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Alcoholism that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Alcoholism" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Alcoholism.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Alcoholism.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Alcoholism has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Alcoholism signs or Alcoholism symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Alcoholism may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Alcoholism symptoms.
Many people think that the HIV epidemic is over. But recently there has been a spike in the number of new infections. Experts say that certain club...
For the millions of Americans that suffer from alcoholism, accepting their diagnosis is an important first step. But making it through treatment can...
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism?...
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism?...
See full list of 8 related videos
» Next page: Complications of Alcoholism
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
